Mount Carmel, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Abbeville County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
338
Population
37/sq mi density
$41,534
Median Income
$26,899 per capita
$83,000
Home Value
$109,715 Zillow
62°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$41,534 median income, 13.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,000 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Mount Carmel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 513 ft (156 m) |
| Area | 9.2 sq mi (23.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 37/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0185°N, 82.5044°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Abbeville County County |
| Nearest Airport | Anderson Regional (AND) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 45.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 80.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 31.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
Mount Carmel has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.7") and April the driest (3.1").