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Pine Ridge, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Chesterfield County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
2,709 Population 1,193/sq mi density
$74,861 Median Income $36,598 per capita
$218,500 Home Value $260,033 Zillow
$1,204 Median Rent 24.5% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
458 Violent Crime/100K 1,282 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$74,861 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$218,500 home value, $1,204/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
458 violent crimes/100K (20% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Pine Ridge enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.4°F
16% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation257 ft (78 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Population Density1,193/sq mi
Coordinates34.3957°N, 80.1684°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyChesterfield County County
Nearest AirportHartsville Regional (HVS)
3 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.5"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 0.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.04"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0419 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score74.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability83.3 / 100
Community Resilience19.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 26, 2025.

Apr 13, 1998 9 km S of Kershaw, South Carolina M3.9 41 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.6 57 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.5 57 km
Jun 26, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.4 57 km
May 9, 2022 5 km ESE of Elgin, South Carolina M3.3 58 km
Jun 5, 1998 4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina M3.2 141 km
May 5, 2003 4 km NNW of Summerville, South Carolina M3.1 149 km
Mar 29, 1999 3 km NNW of Sangaree, South Carolina M3.0 148 km
Jul 26, 2002 4 km NNW of Summerville, South Carolina M3.0 149 km
Mar 21, 2011 9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina M2.9 57 km
Jan 29, 1994 12 km NNE of Alcolu, South Carolina M2.9 61 km
Feb 18, 2005 7 km ENE of Irmo, South Carolina M2.9 92 km
May 10, 2022 5 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.8 57 km
Mar 9, 2024 5 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.7 58 km
Apr 26, 2025 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.6 57 km
May 10, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.6 57 km
Jan 5, 2022 5 km SW of Lugoff, South Carolina M2.6 56 km
May 31, 2021 4 km SW of Summit, South Carolina M2.6 130 km
Jan 3, 2022 5 km S of Lugoff, South Carolina M2.5 55 km
Jan 24, 2019 6 km NNW of Jenkinsville, South Carolina M2.5 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Ian Category 1 151 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 163 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 219 km
2018 Florence Category 2 169 km
2016 Matthew Category 2 147 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 237 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 249 km
2004 Alex Category 1 289 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 164 km
2004 Charley Category 1 148 km
1999 Floyd Category 2 210 km
1999 Dennis Category 2 297 km
1999 Irene Category 1 248 km
1998 Bonnie Category 3 227 km
1996 Fran Category 3 161 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 210 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 92 km
1985 Bob Category 1 246 km
1984 Diana Category 4 177 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

389 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 27 fatalities, 941 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 7, 1995 EF4 80 km 0
May 5, 1989 EF4 83 km 1
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 58 km 4
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 48 km 7
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 31 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 45 km 0
Apr 8, 1957 EF4 94 km 0
Apr 8, 1957 EF4 46 km 4
Apr 15, 2007 EF3 74 km 1
Sep 7, 2004 EF3 40 km 0
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 80 km 0
May 20, 1980 EF3 57 km 0
Apr 18, 1969 EF3 4 km 0
Aug 29, 1964 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 5, 2022 EF2 79 km 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 79 km 0
May 5, 2020 EF2 82 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 57 km 0
Jan 11, 2020 EF2 33 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (5,322 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 UNNAMED 5,322 73 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,968 58 km
2001 UNNAMED 3,481 73 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,094 16 km
1985 UNNAMED 2,743 59 km
1992 UNNAMED 2,650 89 km
2008 05/05 RX BURN 2,351 26 km
2007 06-09 RX BURN 2,054 23 km
2022 SCCRR-FY22-RX-PRESCRIBED FIRE 2,039 20 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,989 78 km
1998 981406 1,892 17 km
1994 CM 15 16 17 1,871 18 km
2021 SLATES CHURCH FIRE 1,824 90 km
1994 COMP 1112 1,798 20 km
1998 980803 1,780 23 km
2000 2000 1003 1,768 20 km
1999 19990505 1,756 27 km
2008 UNNAMED 1,754 100 km
2016 COUNTY LINE ROAD FIRE 1,704 91 km
1992 COMP 15 1,697 19 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 3.6 in
March 54°F (12°C) 4.4 in
April 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in Driest
May 69°F (21°C) 3.6 in
June 76°F (25°C) 4.4 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 78°F (26°C) 4.8 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.4 in
November 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
December 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in

Pine Ridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and April the driest (2.9").

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