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Neeses, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Bamberg County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
431 Population 252/sq mi density
$37,708 Median Income $24,197 per capita
$47,100 Home Value $92,864 Zillow
64°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
399 Violent Crime/100K 3,989 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$37,708 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$47,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
399 violent crimes/100K (5% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Neeses enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.0°F
19% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation334 ft (102 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Population Density252/sq mi
Coordinates33.5364°N, 81.1236°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBamberg County County
Nearest AirportBarnwell Regional (BNL)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.5"
44% above US avg
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.08"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.76"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score46.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability94.1 / 100
Community Resilience37.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

67 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 95 km
Aug 21, 1992 1 km SSE of Centerville, South Carolina M4.1 108 km
Apr 13, 1998 9 km S of Kershaw, South Carolina M3.9 115 km
Apr 17, 1995 0 km NNW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.9 107 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.6 79 km
Nov 13, 1990 4 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M3.5 113 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.5 79 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 130 km
Jun 26, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.4 79 km
May 9, 2022 5 km ESE of Elgin, South Carolina M3.3 78 km
Aug 29, 2009 2 km NE of Summerville, South Carolina M3.2 106 km
Jun 20, 2017 6 km SW of Augusta, Georgia M3.2 84 km
Aug 8, 1993 12 km ENE of Aiken, South Carolina M3.2 44 km
May 5, 2003 4 km NNW of Summerville, South Carolina M3.1 102 km
Jul 20, 2004 7 km WSW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.1 103 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 123 km
Mar 29, 1999 3 km NNW of Sangaree, South Carolina M3.0 105 km
Feb 16, 2014 13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M3.0 93 km
Mar 19, 2014 0 km WNW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.0 106 km
Jul 26, 2002 4 km NNW of Summerville, South Carolina M3.0 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Ian Category 1 181 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 205 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 227 km
2018 Florence Category 1 257 km
2016 Matthew Category 2 162 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 272 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 297 km
2004 Charley Category 1 171 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 154 km
1999 Floyd Category 2 269 km
1999 Irene Category 1 248 km
1996 Fran Category 3 289 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 275 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 77 km
1985 Bob Category 1 160 km
1984 Diana Category 3 266 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

498 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 25 fatalities, 434 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 13, 2020 EF4 94 km 5
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 94 km 5
Apr 5, 2022 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 5, 2022 EF3 49 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 35 km 2
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 29 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 49 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 61 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 39 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 69 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 97 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 41 km 0
Apr 15, 2007 EF3 64 km 1
Dec 10, 2004 EF3 28 km 0
Sep 7, 2004 EF3 96 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 92 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 89 km 1
Nov 2, 1995 EF3 32 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 45 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 44 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 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (8,427 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 UNNAMED 8,427 50 km
2009 UNNAMED 5,322 62 km
2010 UNNAMED 3,759 99 km
2001 UNNAMED 3,481 67 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,968 49 km
2021 C-326/327 LC 2,852 92 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,796 51 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,711 52 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,654 99 km
1992 UNNAMED 2,650 95 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,407 69 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,330 45 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,262 45 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,228 60 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,216 69 km
2020 C-56 RX BURN 2,183 45 km
2018 C- 80 RX BURN 2,173 52 km
2008 UNNAMED 1,799 97 km
2008 UNNAMED 1,794 45 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,792 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 3.8 in
March 56°F (13°C) 4.5 in
April 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in
May 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
June 77°F (25°C) 5.0 in
July 83°F (28°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 5.1 in Wettest
September 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in Driest
December 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in

Neeses has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 46°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.1") and November the driest (2.8").

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