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Murrells Inlet, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Georgetown County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
10,087
Population
1,378/sq mi density
$75,438
Median Income
$71,371 per capita
$355,800
Home Value
$392,323 Zillow
$1,702
Median Rent
33.5% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
167
Violent Crime/100K
5,276 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$75,438 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$355,800 home value, $1,702/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
167 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Murrells Inlet enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.8°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 21 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 7.4 sq mi (19.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,378/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.5573°N, 79.0572°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Georgetown County County |
| Nearest Airport | Myrtle Beach International (MYR) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 81.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 65.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
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 | — | — | 114 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in |
Murrells Inlet has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 47°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.9") and April the driest (2.8").