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Newtown, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Dillon County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
969
Population
1,863/sq mi density
$33,214
Median Income
$18,343 per capita
$69,300
Home Value
$127,345 Zillow
$960
Median Rent
46.0% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
1,409
Violent Crime/100K
10,328 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$33,214 median income, 8.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$69,300 home value, $960/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,409 violent crimes/100K (271% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Newtown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. The area receives 0.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.7°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,863/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.4013°N, 79.3568°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Dillon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lumberton Regional (LBT) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 87.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 25.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in |
Newtown has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.5") and November the driest (2.8").