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North Augusta, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Edgefield County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
24,928 Population 1,165/sq mi density
$90,132 Median Income $48,303 per capita
$220,500 Home Value $261,739 Zillow
$1,080 Median Rent 22.6% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
230 Violent Crime/100K 2,727 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$90,132 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$220,500 home value, $1,080/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
230 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.9% bachelor's degree or higher
North Augusta 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 Average61.8°F
14% above US avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation467 ft (142 m)
Area20.8 sq mi (53.9 km²)
Population Density1,165/sq mi
Coordinates33.5233°N, 81.9566°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyEdgefield County County
Nearest AirportAugusta Regional At Bush Field (AGS)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Mar) 4.76"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.72"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

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 RiskVery Low
Risk Score22.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability54.7 / 100
Community Resilience21.3 / 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)

Earthquake History

47 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 35 km
Jun 18, 2022 7 km E of Stillmore, Georgia M3.9 120 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.6 134 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km N of Cobbtown, Georgia M3.6 133 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.5 134 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 88 km
Jun 26, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.4 134 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 67 km
May 9, 2022 5 km ESE of Elgin, South Carolina M3.3 133 km
Aug 8, 1993 12 km ENE of Aiken, South Carolina M3.2 35 km
Dec 7, 2009 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia M3.2 112 km
Jun 20, 2017 6 km SW of Augusta, Georgia M3.2 12 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 121 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 86 km
Feb 16, 2014 13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M3.0 36 km
Feb 18, 2005 7 km ENE of Irmo, South Carolina M2.9 102 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.9 86 km
Apr 26, 2013 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.8 48 km
Sep 18, 1996 6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina M2.8 22 km
May 10, 2022 5 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.8 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 1 278 km
2022 Ian Category 1 257 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 278 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 294 km
2018 Michael Category 3 241 km
2016 Matthew Category 2 209 km
2004 Charley Category 1 245 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 227 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 153 km
1985 Bob Category 1 200 km
1985 Kate Category 1 268 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

400 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 24 fatalities, 371 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 13, 1973 EF4 73 km 2
Mar 31, 1973 EF4 84 km 7
Apr 5, 2022 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 5, 2022 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 57 km 2
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 47 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 36 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 50 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 29 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 16 km 0
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 86 km 0
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 92 km 1
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 81 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 19 km 1
May 7, 1998 EF3 40 km 0
Nov 2, 1995 EF3 86 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 79 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 UNNAMED 8,427 41 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,897 34 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,772 34 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,165 65 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,968 39 km
2021 C-326/327 LC 2,852 19 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,796 55 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,711 55 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,654 40 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,532 33 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,407 46 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,330 51 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,262 46 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,228 55 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,216 46 km
2020 C-56 RX BURN 2,183 50 km
2018 C- 80 RX BURN 2,173 55 km
2020 C-249 LC 2,084 67 km
2022 C-297 LC 2,060 36 km
2020 C-250 LC 1,887 64 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

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

North Augusta 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").

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