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Pamplico, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Williamsburg County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
952 Population 560/sq mi density
$24,646 Median Income $20,606 per capita
$151,800 Home Value $142,433 Zillow
$591 Median Rent 39.2% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
573 Violent Crime/100K 1,229 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$24,646 median income, 4.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$151,800 home value, $591/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
573 violent crimes/100K (51% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Pamplico enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.2°F
19% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation81 ft (25 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density560/sq mi
Coordinates33.9950°N, 79.5706°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWilliamsburg County County
Nearest AirportFlorence Regional (FLO)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.8"
31% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.91"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.68"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score82.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability90.6 / 100
Community Resilience21.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively High
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood 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: M2.6 on Apr 26, 2025.

Aug 21, 1992 1 km SSE of Centerville, South Carolina M4.1 125 km
Apr 17, 1995 0 km NNW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.9 124 km
Apr 13, 1998 9 km S of Kershaw, South Carolina M3.9 109 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.6 108 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.5 108 km
Nov 13, 1990 4 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M3.5 128 km
Jun 26, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.4 108 km
May 9, 2022 5 km ESE of Elgin, South Carolina M3.3 108 km
Aug 29, 2009 2 km NE of Summerville, South Carolina M3.2 120 km
May 5, 2003 4 km NNW of Summerville, South Carolina M3.1 119 km
Jul 20, 2004 7 km WSW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.1 130 km
Mar 29, 1999 3 km NNW of Sangaree, South Carolina M3.0 116 km
Mar 19, 2014 0 km WNW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.0 124 km
Jul 26, 2002 4 km NNW of Summerville, South Carolina M3.0 119 km
Jul 7, 2002 1 km NW of Sangaree, South Carolina M2.9 118 km
Mar 2, 2003 7 km S of Centerville, South Carolina M2.9 131 km
Jan 29, 1994 12 km NNE of Alcolu, South Carolina M2.9 56 km
Feb 7, 1990 9 km S of Centerville, South Carolina M2.9 133 km
Mar 21, 2011 9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina M2.9 96 km
Feb 18, 2005 7 km ENE of Irmo, South Carolina M2.9 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

21 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 85 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 99 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 149 km
2018 Florence Category 2 108 km
2016 Matthew Category 2 76 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 168 km
2011 Irene Category 1 265 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 184 km
2004 Alex Category 2 219 km
2004 Charley Category 1 79 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 111 km
1999 Irene Category 2 178 km
1999 Floyd Category 2 147 km
1999 Dennis Category 2 226 km
1998 Bonnie Category 3 172 km
1996 Fran Category 3 143 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 143 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 87 km
1986 Charley Category 1 277 km
1985 Bob Category 1 218 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

410 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 31 fatalities, 1,049 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 7, 1995 EF4 26 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 71 km 4
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 75 km 7
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 73 km 0
Apr 8, 1957 EF4 83 km 0
Feb 15, 2021 EF3 98 km 3
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 15, 2007 EF3 89 km 1
Sep 7, 2004 EF3 98 km 0
May 20, 1980 EF3 42 km 0
Apr 18, 1969 EF3 70 km 0
Nov 24, 1967 EF3 33 km 0
Aug 17, 1965 EF3 85 km 0
Aug 29, 1964 EF3 90 km 0
Oct 9, 1950 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 5, 2022 EF2 70 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 72 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 80 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 94 km 1
Apr 25, 2010 EF2 45 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 128 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HIGHWAY 31 (17,004 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 HIGHWAY 31 17,004 70 km
2005 UNNAMED 11,023 100 km
2005 UNNAMED 8,560 93 km
2009 UNNAMED 8,439 92 km
1997 MURRELL 5,126 99 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,893 91 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,890 84 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,813 98 km
2016 UNNAMED 4,336 90 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,968 89 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,955 98 km
2010 UNNAMED 3,759 76 km
2003 LITTLE HELLHOLE 3,724 95 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,641 98 km
2001 UNNAMED 3,481 86 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,367 87 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,217 87 km
1997 UNNAMED 3,111 51 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,094 86 km
1985 UNNAMED 2,891 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 3.6 in
March 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in
April 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in
May 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in
June 77°F (25°C) 4.8 in
July 82°F (28°C) 5.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 5.6 in
September 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in Driest
December 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in

Pamplico has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 46°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.9") and November the driest (2.7").

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