Orangeburg, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Orangeburg County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
13,189
Population
1,464/sq mi density
$33,066
Median Income
$19,929 per capita
$145,000
Home Value
$168,171 Zillow
$765
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
1,254
Violent Crime/100K
6,254 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$33,066 median income, 11.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$145,000 home value, $765/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,254 violent crimes/100K (230% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Orangeburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
47°F Jan (9°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.0°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 176 ft (54 m) |
| Area | 9.0 sq mi (23.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,464/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.4936°N, 80.8669°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Orangeburg County County |
| Nearest Airport | Barnwell Regional (BNL) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 94.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 47.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
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 | - | - | 104 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in |
Orangeburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 47°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and November the driest (2.7").