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Promised Land, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Greenwood County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
127 Population 81/sq mi density
$109,600 Home Value $108,247 Zillow
63°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
996 Violent Crime/100K 6,134 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
996 violent crimes/100K (162% above avg)
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Promised Land enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.8°F
16% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation555 ft (169 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density81/sq mi
Coordinates34.1277°N, 82.2307°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyGreenwood County County
Nearest AirportAnderson Regional (AND)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Mar) 4.96"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.27"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score72.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability58.5 / 100
Community Resilience54.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

46 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 37 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.6 138 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 78 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.5 138 km
Jun 26, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.4 139 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 24 km
May 9, 2022 5 km ESE of Elgin, South Carolina M3.3 138 km
Jun 20, 2017 6 km SW of Augusta, Georgia M3.2 80 km
Aug 8, 1993 12 km ENE of Aiken, South Carolina M3.2 84 km
Dec 7, 2009 4 km WNW of Deepstep, Georgia M3.2 142 km
Apr 4, 2009 15 km N of Milledgeville, Georgia M3.1 136 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 22 km
Feb 16, 2014 13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M3.0 36 km
Feb 18, 2005 7 km ENE of Irmo, South Carolina M2.9 103 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.9 21 km
Apr 26, 2013 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.8 41 km
Sep 18, 1996 6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina M2.8 51 km
May 10, 2022 5 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.8 138 km
Aug 14, 2025 7 km N of Columbus, North Carolina M2.7 132 km
Apr 6, 2017 6 km WSW of Sparta, Georgia M2.7 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Ian Category 1 295 km
2018 Michael Category 1 274 km
2016 Matthew Category 2 277 km
2004 Charley Category 1 291 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 274 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 122 km
1985 Bob Category 1 268 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

436 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 28 fatalities, 587 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 88 km 5
Dec 13, 1973 EF4 20 km 2
Mar 31, 1973 EF4 32 km 7
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 95 km 1
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 87 km 0
Feb 18, 2009 EF3 78 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 45 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 53 km 1
May 7, 1998 EF3 33 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 95 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 86 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 93 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 55 km 1
Mar 28, 1984 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 8, 1974 EF3 58 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 48 km 1
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 6 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 17 km 0
May 27, 1973 EF3 74 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BURNING UNIT (5,567 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 BURNING UNIT 5,567 96 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,897 41 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,772 41 km
2010 C-94-95 133 RX 3,192 62 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,165 31 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,909 63 km
2021 C-326/327 LC 2,852 57 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,690 89 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,654 32 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,532 42 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,514 63 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,458 85 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,395 74 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,362 75 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,274 85 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,237 63 km
2010 C-142 RX 2,149 61 km
2020 C-249 LC 2,084 32 km
2022 C-297 LC 2,060 38 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,024 71 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 4.9 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 4.2 in
March 53°F (12°C) 5.0 in Wettest
April 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in
May 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in
June 76°F (24°C) 3.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.8 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.3 in Driest
October 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
December 45°F (7°C) 3.8 in

Promised Land has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and September the driest (3.3").

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