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Pinopolis, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Dorchester County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
950
Population
664/sq mi density
$113,750
Median Income
$56,212 per capita
$314,500
Home Value
$491,262 Zillow
64°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
602
Violent Crime/100K
4,392 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$113,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$314,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
602 violent crimes/100K (58% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Pinopolis enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.8°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 88 ft (27 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 664/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.2286°N, 80.0386°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Dorchester County County |
| Nearest Airport | Charleston Afb/International (CHS) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 16.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 57.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively 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 | — | — | 37 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in |
Pinopolis has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 46°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.2") and November the driest (2.4").