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Moncks Corner, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Berkeley County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
14,362
Population
1,249/sq mi density
$91,516
Median Income
$35,947 per capita
$312,800
Home Value
$361,567 Zillow
$1,203
Median Rent
31.4% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
459
Violent Crime/100K
3,471 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$91,516 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$312,800 home value, $1,203/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
459 violent crimes/100K (21% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Moncks Corner enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 66.1°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 47 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 11.5 sq mi (29.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,249/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.1998°N, 79.9866°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Berkeley County County |
| Nearest Airport | Charleston Afb/International (CHS) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0418 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 94.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 14.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 62.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1886 | CHARLESTON, SC | Earthquake | — | — | 33 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 56°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in |
Moncks Corner has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 49°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.3") and November the driest (2.5").