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McCormick, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · McCormick County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,681 Population 662/sq mi density
$40,269 Median Income $15,592 per capita
$88,400 Home Value $118,515 Zillow
$640 Median Rent 33.8% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
435 Violent Crime/100K 2,263 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$40,269 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,400 home value, $640/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
435 violent crimes/100K (15% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher
McCormick enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.5°F
16% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation507 ft (155 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.5 km²)
Population Density662/sq mi
Coordinates33.9128°N, 82.2876°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMcCormick County County
Nearest AirportAiken Regional (AIK)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.3"
24% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.92"
Driest Month (Nov) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score9.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability95.7 / 100
Community Resilience18.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

43 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 21 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.6 147 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.5 146 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 61 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 15 km
Jun 26, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.4 147 km
May 9, 2022 5 km ESE of Elgin, South Carolina M3.3 146 km
Jun 20, 2017 6 km SW of Augusta, Georgia M3.2 60 km
Dec 7, 2009 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia M3.2 119 km
Aug 8, 1993 12 km ENE of Aiken, South Carolina M3.2 73 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 115 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 45 km
Feb 16, 2014 13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M3.0 23 km
Feb 18, 2005 7 km ENE of Irmo, South Carolina M2.9 111 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.9 45 km
Apr 26, 2013 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.8 17 km
Sep 18, 1996 6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina M2.8 31 km
May 10, 2022 5 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.8 146 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.7 101 km
Sep 2, 2001 10 km SW of Plum Branch, South Carolina M2.7 14 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Ian Category 1 294 km
2018 Michael Category 1 252 km
2016 Matthew Category 2 262 km
2004 Charley Category 1 287 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 269 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 140 km
1985 Bob Category 1 253 km
1985 Kate Category 1 291 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

386 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 23 fatalities, 483 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 13, 1973 EF4 39 km 2
Mar 31, 1973 EF4 32 km 7
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 49 km 0
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 92 km 1
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 60 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 60 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 24 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 34 km 1
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 98 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 96 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 31 km 1
Mar 28, 1984 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 8, 1974 EF3 71 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 27 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 61 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (8,427 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 UNNAMED 8,427 93 km
2015 UNNAMED 5,084 91 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,897 19 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,772 19 km
2010 C-94-95 133 RX 3,192 83 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,165 17 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,968 90 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,909 82 km
2021 C-326/327 LC 2,852 36 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,654 16 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,532 20 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,514 85 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,407 99 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,395 96 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,362 97 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,286 95 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,262 97 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,237 85 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,216 99 km
2010 C-142 RX 2,149 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in
March 54°F (12°C) 4.9 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in
May 69°F (20°C) 3.7 in
June 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.9 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.2 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.4 in
November 53°F (12°C) 3.1 in Driest
December 45°F (7°C) 3.8 in

McCormick has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.9") and November the driest (3.1").

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