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Mulberry, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Sumter County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
230 Population 117/sq mi density
$39,697 Median Income $23,200 per capita
62°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
789 Violent Crime/100K 4,676 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$39,697 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
789 violent crimes/100K (108% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Mulberry enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.1°F
15% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation143 ft (44 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²)
Population Density117/sq mi
Coordinates33.9589°N, 80.3291°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySumter County County
Nearest AirportHartsville Regional (HVS)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.8"
29% above US avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.35"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.72"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score81.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability54.7 / 100
Community Resilience45.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

53 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 26, 2025.

Aug 21, 1992 1 km SSE of Centerville, South Carolina M4.1 109 km
Apr 13, 1998 9 km S of Kershaw, South Carolina M3.9 62 km
Apr 17, 1995 0 km NNW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.9 108 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.6 43 km
Nov 13, 1990 4 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M3.5 114 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.5 44 km
Jun 26, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.4 43 km
May 9, 2022 5 km ESE of Elgin, South Carolina M3.3 43 km
Aug 29, 2009 2 km NE of Summerville, South Carolina M3.2 104 km
Aug 8, 1993 12 km ENE of Aiken, South Carolina M3.2 123 km
Jul 20, 2004 7 km WSW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.1 110 km
May 5, 2003 4 km NNW of Summerville, South Carolina M3.1 101 km
Mar 29, 1999 3 km NNW of Sangaree, South Carolina M3.0 101 km
Jul 26, 2002 4 km NNW of Summerville, South Carolina M3.0 101 km
Mar 19, 2014 0 km WNW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.0 108 km
Feb 18, 2005 7 km ENE of Irmo, South Carolina M2.9 74 km
Mar 21, 2011 9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina M2.9 107 km
Feb 7, 1990 9 km S of Centerville, South Carolina M2.9 118 km
Jan 29, 1994 12 km NNE of Alcolu, South Carolina M2.9 20 km
Mar 2, 2003 7 km S of Centerville, South Carolina M2.9 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Ian Category 1 128 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 169 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 193 km
2018 Florence Category 2 178 km
2016 Matthew Category 2 132 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 222 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 245 km
2004 Alex Category 1 274 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 126 km
2004 Charley Category 1 130 km
1999 Floyd Category 2 216 km
1999 Dennis Category 2 284 km
1999 Irene Category 1 228 km
1998 Bonnie Category 3 242 km
1996 Fran Category 3 203 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 210 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 51 km
1985 Bob Category 1 196 km
1984 Diana Category 4 187 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

467 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 19 fatalities, 528 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 7, 1995 EF4 92 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 94 km 7
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 79 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 69 km 0
Apr 8, 1957 EF4 78 km 4
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 15, 2007 EF3 25 km 1
Dec 10, 2004 EF3 63 km 0
Sep 7, 2004 EF3 42 km 0
Nov 2, 1995 EF3 73 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 83 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 85 km 0
May 20, 1980 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 18, 1969 EF3 54 km 0
Apr 5, 2022 EF2 31 km 0
May 5, 2020 EF2 95 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 75 km 0
Jan 11, 2020 EF2 56 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 49 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1886 CHARLESTON, SC Earthquake 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (8,560 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 UNNAMED 8,560 94 km
2009 UNNAMED 8,439 94 km
2009 UNNAMED 5,322 46 km
2016 UNNAMED 4,336 93 km
2010 UNNAMED 3,759 61 km
2003 LITTLE HELLHOLE 3,724 98 km
2001 UNNAMED 3,481 23 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,217 97 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,094 60 km
1985 UNNAMED 2,891 97 km
2010 C46-63-64 RX 2,862 99 km
1992 UNNAMED 2,650 45 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,595 98 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,567 87 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,388 98 km
2008 05/05 RX BURN 2,351 75 km
2008 MATTASSEE LAKE 1 2,268 73 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,124 83 km
2007 06-09 RX BURN 2,054 71 km
2022 SCCRR-FY22-RX-PRESCRIBED FIRE 2,039 65 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
March 55°F (13°C) 4.4 in
April 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in
May 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
June 77°F (25°C) 5.0 in
July 80°F (27°C) 5.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 5.1 in
September 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in Driest
December 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in

Mulberry has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and November the driest (2.7").

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