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Red Hill, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Georgetown County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
16,480 Population 1,504/sq mi density
$62,132 Median Income $29,573 per capita
$223,900 Home Value $285,833 Zillow
$1,078 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
1,428 Violent Crime/100K 15,954 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$62,132 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$223,900 home value, $1,078/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,428 violent crimes/100K (276% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Red Hill 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 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.5°F
19% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation38 ft (12 m)
Area11.3 sq mi (29.2 km²)
Population Density1,504/sq mi
Coordinates33.7780°N, 79.0151°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyGeorgetown County County
Nearest AirportMyrtle Beach International (MYR)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.2"
45% above US avg
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.61"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score92.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability81.8 / 100
Community Resilience65.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.0 on Mar 19, 2014.

Aug 21, 1992 1 km SSE of Centerville, South Carolina M4.1 138 km
Apr 17, 1995 0 km NNW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.9 138 km
Nov 13, 1990 4 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M3.5 139 km
Aug 29, 2009 2 km NE of Summerville, South Carolina M3.2 135 km
Jul 20, 2004 7 km WSW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.1 145 km
May 5, 2003 4 km NNW of Summerville, South Carolina M3.1 136 km
Mar 29, 1999 3 km NNW of Sangaree, South Carolina M3.0 131 km
Mar 19, 2014 0 km WNW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.0 139 km
Jul 26, 2002 4 km NNW of Summerville, South Carolina M3.0 136 km
Jul 7, 2002 1 km NW of Sangaree, South Carolina M2.9 132 km
Jan 29, 1994 12 km NNE of Alcolu, South Carolina M2.9 105 km
Mar 2, 2003 7 km S of Centerville, South Carolina M2.9 142 km
Feb 7, 1990 9 km S of Centerville, South Carolina M2.9 144 km
Mar 21, 2011 9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina M2.9 139 km
Jul 31, 2012 5 km S of Centerville, South Carolina M2.8 141 km
May 12, 2010 6 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M2.8 140 km
Jul 16, 2002 5 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M2.8 140 km
May 1, 2004 3 km ENE of Goose Creek, South Carolina M2.7 127 km
Jan 11, 2002 6 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M2.7 141 km
Jun 12, 2003 5 km WSW of Centerville, South Carolina M2.6 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

25 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 56 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 48 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 99 km
2018 Florence Category 2 62 km
2016 Matthew Category 2 31 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 112 km
2011 Irene Category 1 209 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 128 km
2004 Alex Category 2 165 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 102 km
2004 Charley Category 1 29 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 281 km
1999 Irene Category 2 127 km
1999 Floyd Category 2 94 km
1999 Dennis Category 2 171 km
1998 Bonnie Category 3 120 km
1996 Fran Category 3 94 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 87 km
1994 Gordon Category 1 290 km
1991 Bob Category 2 284 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

297 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 24 fatalities, 416 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 7, 1995 EF4 51 km 0
Feb 15, 2021 EF3 49 km 3
Nov 16, 2006 EF3 95 km 8
May 20, 1980 EF3 82 km 0
Nov 24, 1967 EF3 25 km 0
Aug 17, 1965 EF3 32 km 0
Oct 9, 1950 EF3 58 km 0
Aug 3, 2020 EF2 98 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 33 km 0
Sep 5, 2019 EF2 51 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 87 km 1
Apr 25, 2010 EF2 100 km 0
Apr 6, 2009 EF2 83 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF2 91 km 0
Nov 14, 2008 EF2 75 km 0
May 14, 2006 EF2 82 km 0
Oct 11, 2002 EF2 53 km 0
Jul 6, 2001 EF2 15 km 0
Sep 16, 1996 EF2 85 km 0
Nov 7, 1995 EF2 63 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 134 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 16 km
2004 UNNAMED 13,429 98 km
2005 UNNAMED 11,023 99 km
1997 MURRELL 5,126 91 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,893 94 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,890 82 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,852 100 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,813 90 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,955 96 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,641 91 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,367 78 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,217 92 km
1997 UNNAMED 3,111 29 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,104 99 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,098 98 km
1985 UNNAMED 2,891 100 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,885 98 km
2020 C-149 FM 2,872 80 km
2010 C46-63-64 RX 2,862 93 km
2023 C-133FM 2,820 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 3.5 in
March 56°F (13°C) 4.2 in
April 63°F (17°C) 2.9 in
May 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in
June 77°F (25°C) 5.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.4 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 6.6 in Wettest
September 75°F (24°C) 5.5 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.4 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in Driest
December 49°F (9°C) 3.6 in

Red Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 47°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.6") and November the driest (2.8").

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