Myrtle Beach, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Horry County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
37,214
Population
1,590/sq mi density
$53,679
Median Income
$42,225 per capita
$347,700
Home Value
$323,058 Zillow
$1,132
Median Rent
41.2% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
1,121
Violent Crime/100K
5,702 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$53,679 median income, 4.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$347,700 home value, $1,132/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,121 violent crimes/100K (195% above avg)
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Myrtle Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 62.4°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 23.3 sq mi (60.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,590/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.7104°N, 78.8860°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Horry County County |
| Nearest Airport | Myrtle Beach International (MYR) 3 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 78.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0446 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 65.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | - | - | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| December | 47°F (9°C) | 3.8 in |
Myrtle Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 45°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.8") and November the driest (3.1").