Pamplico, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Williamsburg County County
1.9
/5.0
D
Poor
952
Population
560/sq mi density
$24,646
Median Income
$20,606 per capita
$151,800
Home Value
$153,602 Zillow
$591
Median Rent
39.2% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
760
Violent Crime/100K
1,616 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$24,646 median income, 6.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$151,800 home value, $591/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
760 violent crimes/100K (100% 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 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 64.7°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 81 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 560/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9950°N, 79.5706°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Williamsburg County County |
| Nearest Airport | Florence Regional (FLO) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 90.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 21.3 / 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)
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.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 56°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 3.5 in |
Pamplico has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.8") and November the driest (2.6").