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Mountville, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Newberry County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
100 Population 35/sq mi density
$68,710 Median Income $43,921 per capita
62°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
829 Violent Crime/100K 4,672 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$68,710 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
829 violent crimes/100K (118% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Mountville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°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 46.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation618 ft (188 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.4 km²)
Population Density35/sq mi
Coordinates34.3730°N, 81.9774°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyNewberry County County
Nearest AirportGreenville Spartanburg International (GSP)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.4"
22% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.00"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score62.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability73.1 / 100
Community Resilience42.3 / 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 Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very 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 63 km
Apr 13, 1998 9 km S of Kershaw, South Carolina M3.9 127 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.6 117 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.5 117 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 113 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 60 km
Jun 26, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.4 117 km
May 9, 2022 5 km ESE of Elgin, South Carolina M3.3 117 km
Jun 20, 2017 6 km SW of Augusta, Georgia M3.2 105 km
Aug 8, 1993 12 km ENE of Aiken, South Carolina M3.2 93 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 14 km
Feb 16, 2014 13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M3.0 61 km
Aug 4, 2007 12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M3.0 124 km
Feb 18, 2005 7 km ENE of Irmo, South Carolina M2.9 84 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.9 15 km
Apr 26, 2013 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.8 76 km
Sep 18, 1996 6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina M2.8 78 km
May 10, 2022 5 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.8 117 km
Aug 14, 2025 7 km N of Columbus, North Carolina M2.7 107 km
Mar 21, 2004 16 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M2.7 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Ian Category 1 283 km
2016 Matthew Category 2 275 km
2004 Charley Category 1 283 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 268 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 88 km
1985 Bob Category 1 278 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

476 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 31 fatalities, 587 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1989 EF4 79 km 2
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 60 km 5
Dec 13, 1973 EF4 22 km 2
Mar 31, 1973 EF4 64 km 7
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 26 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 55 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 79 km 1
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 84 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 85 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 51 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 90 km 1
Mar 28, 1984 EF3 52 km 0
Apr 8, 1974 EF3 71 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 21 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 31 km 1
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 32 km 0
May 27, 1973 EF3 61 km 0
May 10, 1952 EF3 54 km 2
Apr 5, 2022 EF2 79 km 0
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 94 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BURNING UNIT (5,567 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 BURNING UNIT 5,567 61 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,897 70 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,772 70 km
2010 C-94-95 133 RX 3,192 28 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,165 67 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,909 29 km
2021 C-326/327 LC 2,852 84 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,690 56 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,654 59 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,532 71 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,514 27 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,458 52 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,395 38 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,362 40 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,274 52 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,237 27 km
2010 C-142 RX 2,149 28 km
2020 C-249 LC 2,084 68 km
2022 C-297 LC 2,060 68 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,024 35 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.0 in Wettest
April 60°F (16°C) 3.3 in Driest
May 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 4.0 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in
December 44°F (7°C) 3.7 in

Mountville has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and April the driest (3.3").

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