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Pauline, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Spartanburg County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
255 Population 178/sq mi density
$79,732 Median Income $48,563 per capita
$207,100 Home Value $324,404 Zillow
61°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
522 Violent Crime/100K 2,090 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$79,732 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$207,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
522 violent crimes/100K (37% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Pauline enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches. The area receives 0.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation732 ft (223 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density178/sq mi
Coordinates34.8343°N, 81.8663°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySpartanburg County County
Nearest AirportGreenville Spartanburg International (GSP)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.2"
32% above US avg
Snowfall 0.8"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.24"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0483 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score90.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability39.7 / 100
Community Resilience57.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very High
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

57 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 M4.1 115 km
Apr 13, 1998 9 km S of Kershaw, South Carolina M3.9 122 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.6 128 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.5 128 km
Jun 26, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.4 128 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 108 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 143 km
May 9, 2022 5 km ESE of Elgin, South Carolina M3.3 128 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 123 km
Aug 8, 1993 12 km ENE of Aiken, South Carolina M3.2 140 km
Jun 5, 1998 4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina M3.2 127 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 64 km
Jan 1, 1993 4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina M3.0 118 km
Aug 4, 2007 12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M3.0 75 km
Feb 16, 2014 13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M3.0 113 km
Aug 25, 2013 3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina M2.9 149 km
Feb 18, 2005 7 km ENE of Irmo, South Carolina M2.9 106 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.9 65 km
Apr 26, 2013 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.8 127 km
Mar 6, 2006 3 km W of Burnsville, North Carolina M2.8 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Ian (2022, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Ian Category 1 299 km
2016 Matthew Category 1 299 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 292 km
1996 Fran Category 1 291 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 72 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

437 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 24 fatalities, 562 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1989 EF4 75 km 4
May 5, 1989 EF4 28 km 2
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 72 km 5
Dec 13, 1973 EF4 74 km 2
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 68 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 39 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 81 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 8, 1974 EF3 93 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 69 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 83 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 72 km 1
May 27, 1973 EF3 52 km 0
May 10, 1952 EF3 35 km 2
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 88 km 0
May 5, 2020 EF2 81 km 0
Apr 25, 2020 EF2 48 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 75 km 0
Feb 6, 2020 EF2 56 km 0
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 34 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PARTY ROCK (8,572 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 PARTY ROCK 8,572 79 km
2016 PINNACLE MOUNTAIN 7,869 82 km
2016 CHESTNUT KNOB 6,418 89 km
2010 BURNING UNIT 5,567 42 km
2010 C-94-95 133 RX 3,192 44 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,909 47 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,690 53 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,514 32 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,458 53 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,395 28 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,362 33 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,274 52 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,237 32 km
2010 C-142 RX 2,149 48 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,024 34 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,000 34 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,964 44 km
2009 UNNAMED 1,918 39 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,897 59 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,879 48 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 4.3 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.2 in Wettest
April 60°F (15°C) 3.5 in Driest
May 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in
September 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in
October 60°F (16°C) 4.1 in
November 51°F (11°C) 3.7 in
December 43°F (6°C) 4.0 in

Pauline has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and April the driest (3.5").

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