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Lyman, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Greenville County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
6,317 Population 947/sq mi density
$69,688 Median Income $30,153 per capita
$239,800 Home Value $301,651 Zillow
$1,157 Median Rent 31.1% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
656 Violent Crime/100K 2,103 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$69,688 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$239,800 home value, $1,157/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
656 violent crimes/100K (73% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Lyman enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches. The area receives 3.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.3°F
14% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation819 ft (250 m)
Area6.0 sq mi (15.5 km²)
Population Density947/sq mi
Coordinates34.9739°N, 82.1302°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyGreenville County County
Nearest AirportGreenville Spartanburg International (GSP)
7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.7"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 3.9"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.31"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.54"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0485 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)11.5 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.22 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score94.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability21.9 / 100
Community Resilience57.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very High
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

45 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Feb 15, 2014 12 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina M4.1 129 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 114 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 114 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 95 km
Jun 5, 1998 4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina M3.2 138 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 76 km
Jan 1, 1993 4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina M3.0 101 km
Aug 4, 2007 12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M3.0 57 km
Feb 16, 2014 13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M3.0 127 km
Aug 25, 2013 3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina M2.9 139 km
Feb 18, 2005 7 km ENE of Irmo, South Carolina M2.9 133 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.9 76 km
Apr 26, 2013 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.8 135 km
Mar 6, 2006 3 km W of Burnsville, North Carolina M2.8 106 km
Sep 18, 1996 6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina M2.8 144 km
Feb 12, 2021 8 km SW of Banner Hill, Tennessee M2.8 125 km
May 23, 2023 4 km N of West Canton, North Carolina M2.8 94 km
Aug 14, 2025 7 km N of Columbus, North Carolina M2.7 39 km
Jan 7, 1992 5 km NNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M2.7 128 km
Sep 2, 2001 10 km SW of Plum Branch, South Carolina M2.7 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Hugo (1989, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
1989 Hugo Category 4 99 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

394 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 24 fatalities, 528 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1989 EF4 74 km 4
May 5, 1989 EF4 22 km 2
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 100 km 5
Dec 13, 1973 EF4 89 km 2
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 96 km 1
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 89 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 68 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 8, 1974 EF3 84 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 78 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 94 km 1
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 94 km 0
May 27, 1973 EF3 36 km 0
May 10, 1952 EF3 22 km 2
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 65 km 0
Apr 25, 2020 EF2 26 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 49 km 0
Feb 6, 2020 EF2 69 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 13 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PARTY ROCK (8,572 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 PARTY ROCK 8,572 56 km
2016 PINNACLE MOUNTAIN 7,869 55 km
2007 LINVILLE COMPLEX (DOBSON KNOB) 7,151 97 km
2016 CHESTNUT KNOB 6,418 84 km
2010 BURNING UNIT 5,567 71 km
1985 UNNAMED 4,610 95 km
2022 LOST BEAR RX FY2022 4,276 82 km
2017 WHITE CREEK 4,166 99 km
2016 CLEAR CREEK 3,493 83 km
2010 C-94-95 133 RX 3,192 69 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,909 72 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,690 81 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,514 57 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,458 81 km
2020 CHAMBERS-GRAPE-HICKORY AP 2,421 99 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,395 55 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,362 61 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,274 81 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,237 57 km
2013 LOST BEAR EAST 2,167 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 4.3 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.3 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in Driest
May 67°F (20°C) 4.5 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.2 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 4.2 in
September 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in
October 60°F (16°C) 4.1 in
November 51°F (10°C) 3.8 in
December 43°F (6°C) 4.0 in

Lyman has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.3") and April the driest (3.5").

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