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Quinby, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Florence County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
865 Population 660/sq mi density
$65,208 Median Income $29,367 per capita
$153,800 Home Value $195,997 Zillow
$943 Median Rent 30.8% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$65,208 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$153,800 home value, $943/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Quinby 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. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.7°F
20% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density660/sq mi
Coordinates34.2280°N, 79.7357°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyFlorence County County
Nearest AirportFlorence Regional (FLO)
3 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.3"
19% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.35"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.72"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score89.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability70.8 / 100
Community Resilience75.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Relatively High
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood No Rating
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

47 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 26, 2025.

Aug 21, 1992 1 km SSE of Centerville, South Carolina M4.1 144 km
Apr 13, 1998 9 km S of Kershaw, South Carolina M3.9 84 km
Apr 17, 1995 0 km NNW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.9 143 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.6 91 km
Nov 13, 1990 4 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M3.5 147 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.5 92 km
Jun 26, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.4 91 km
May 9, 2022 5 km ESE of Elgin, South Carolina M3.3 92 km
Aug 29, 2009 2 km NE of Summerville, South Carolina M3.2 139 km
May 5, 2003 4 km NNW of Summerville, South Carolina M3.1 137 km
Jul 20, 2004 7 km WSW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.1 148 km
Jul 26, 2002 4 km NNW of Summerville, South Carolina M3.0 137 km
Mar 19, 2014 0 km WNW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.0 143 km
Mar 29, 1999 3 km NNW of Sangaree, South Carolina M3.0 135 km
Jul 7, 2002 1 km NW of Sangaree, South Carolina M2.9 137 km
Jan 29, 1994 12 km NNE of Alcolu, South Carolina M2.9 57 km
Mar 2, 2003 7 km S of Centerville, South Carolina M2.9 150 km
Mar 21, 2011 9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina M2.9 67 km
Feb 18, 2005 7 km ENE of Irmo, South Carolina M2.9 127 km
Jul 31, 2012 5 km S of Centerville, South Carolina M2.8 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Ian Category 1 115 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 120 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 178 km
2018 Florence Category 2 126 km
2016 Matthew Category 2 106 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 193 km
2011 Irene Category 1 280 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 206 km
2004 Alex Category 1 247 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 137 km
2004 Charley Category 1 107 km
1999 Floyd Category 2 167 km
1999 Dennis Category 2 254 km
1999 Irene Category 1 207 km
1998 Bonnie Category 3 187 km
1996 Fran Category 3 144 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 166 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 96 km
1986 Charley Category 1 289 km
1985 Bob Category 1 236 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

389 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 26 fatalities, 1,085 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 7, 1995 EF4 36 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 43 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 46 km 4
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 47 km 7
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 89 km 0
Apr 8, 1957 EF4 89 km 4
Apr 8, 1957 EF4 70 km 0
Apr 15, 2007 EF3 86 km 1
Sep 7, 2004 EF3 78 km 0
May 20, 1980 EF3 23 km 0
Apr 18, 1969 EF3 42 km 0
Nov 24, 1967 EF3 58 km 0
Aug 29, 1964 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 5, 2022 EF2 75 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 76 km 0
Jan 11, 2020 EF2 76 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 90 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 94 km 1
Apr 25, 2010 EF2 17 km 0
Apr 25, 2010 EF2 27 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1886 CHARLESTON, SC Earthquake 150 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HIGHWAY 31 (17,004 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 HIGHWAY 31 17,004 94 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,968 62 km
2010 UNNAMED 3,759 92 km
2001 UNNAMED 3,481 84 km
1997 UNNAMED 3,111 81 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,094 59 km
1985 UNNAMED 2,743 64 km
1992 UNNAMED 2,650 78 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,567 100 km
2008 05/05 RX BURN 2,351 64 km
2008 MATTASSEE LAKE 1 2,268 91 km
2001 UNNAMED 2,204 99 km
2007 06-09 RX BURN 2,054 62 km
2022 SCCRR-FY22-RX-PRESCRIBED FIRE 2,039 61 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,989 100 km
2007 LONGBRANCH-ROBESON COMPLEX 1,944 72 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,920 91 km
1998 981406 1,892 56 km
1994 CM 15 16 17 1,871 54 km
2009 UNNAMED 1,870 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 47°F (9°C) 3.5 in
March 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in
April 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in
May 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
June 77°F (25°C) 4.6 in
July 82°F (28°C) 5.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 5.1 in
September 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in Driest
December 47°F (8°C) 3.3 in

Quinby has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and November the driest (2.7").

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