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McConnells, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · York County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
312 Population 92/sq mi density
$80,833 Median Income $40,744 per capita
$236,700 Home Value $351,438 Zillow
$725 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
950 Violent Crime/100K 4,512 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$80,833 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$236,700 home value, $725/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
950 violent crimes/100K (150% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.0% bachelor's degree or higher
McConnells enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.7°F
11% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation680 ft (207 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²)
Population Density92/sq mi
Coordinates34.8770°N, 81.2316°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyYork County County
Nearest AirportCharlotte/Douglas International (CLT)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.1"
16% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.96"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0461 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.08 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.5 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score88.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability12.2 / 100
Community Resilience71.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

39 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 M4.1 142 km
Apr 13, 1998 9 km S of Kershaw, South Carolina M3.9 73 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.6 92 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.5 91 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 148 km
Jun 26, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.4 92 km
May 9, 2022 5 km ESE of Elgin, South Carolina M3.3 92 km
Aug 8, 1993 12 km ENE of Aiken, South Carolina M3.2 146 km
Jun 5, 1998 4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina M3.2 86 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 103 km
Aug 4, 2007 12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M3.0 103 km
Jan 1, 1993 4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina M3.0 136 km
Feb 16, 2014 13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M3.0 139 km
Mar 21, 2011 9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina M2.9 128 km
Aug 25, 2013 3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina M2.9 148 km
Feb 18, 2005 7 km ENE of Irmo, South Carolina M2.9 85 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.9 104 km
May 10, 2022 5 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.8 91 km
Aug 14, 2025 7 km N of Columbus, North Carolina M2.7 101 km
Jul 5, 2025 11 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina M2.7 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Ian (2022, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Ian Category 1 256 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 273 km
2018 Florence Category 1 277 km
2016 Matthew Category 1 256 km
2004 Charley Category 1 256 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 257 km
1996 Fran Category 3 233 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 23 km
1984 Diana Category 3 286 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

451 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 29 fatalities, 583 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1989 EF4 68 km 2
May 5, 1989 EF4 73 km 4
May 5, 1989 EF4 47 km 1
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 67 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 57 km 5
Apr 8, 1957 EF4 66 km 4
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 87 km 0
Sep 7, 2004 EF3 90 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 38 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 34 km 0
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 52 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF3 64 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 88 km 1
May 10, 1952 EF3 93 km 2
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 94 km 0
May 5, 2020 EF2 37 km 0
Feb 6, 2020 EF2 37 km 0
Feb 6, 2020 EF2 92 km 0
Jan 11, 2020 EF2 81 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 70 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CHESTNUT KNOB (6,418 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 CHESTNUT KNOB 6,418 91 km
2010 BURNING UNIT 5,567 28 km
1985 UNNAMED 4,610 98 km
2010 C-94-95 133 RX 3,192 62 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,094 96 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,909 62 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,690 40 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,514 62 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,458 44 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,395 51 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,362 49 km
2008 05/05 RX BURN 2,351 95 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,274 44 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,237 62 km
2010 C-142 RX 2,149 65 km
2007 06-09 RX BURN 2,054 96 km
2022 SCCRR-FY22-RX-PRESCRIBED FIRE 2,039 94 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,024 53 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,000 59 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,964 29 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 4.0 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.0 in Wettest
April 60°F (15°C) 3.2 in Driest
May 67°F (20°C) 3.7 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.2 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.6 in
November 51°F (11°C) 3.4 in
December 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in

McConnells has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and April the driest (3.2").

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