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Murphys Estates, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Edgefield County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,187
Population
579/sq mi density
$90,357
Median Income
$37,187 per capita
$185,100
Home Value
$261,739 Zillow
62°F
Avg Temperature
323 sunny days/yr
129
Violent Crime/100K
3,712 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$90,357 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$185,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
129 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Murphys Estates 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 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
44°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.8°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 564 ft (172 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 579/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.6011°N, 81.9460°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Edgefield County County |
| Nearest Airport | Aiken Regional (AIK) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0409 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.16 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 22.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 54.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 21.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (6°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in |
Murphys Estates has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and November the driest (2.7").