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Rembert, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Lee County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
199 Population 52/sq mi density
$50,950 Median Income $13,818 per capita
61°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
800 Violent Crime/100K 6,911 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$50,950 median income, 10.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
800 violent crimes/100K (110% above avg)
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Rembert enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation282 ft (86 m)
Area3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²)
Population Density52/sq mi
Coordinates34.1037°N, 80.5305°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLee County County
Nearest AirportHartsville Regional (HVS)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jul) 5.08"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score36.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability86.2 / 100
Community Resilience18.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

60 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Aug 21, 1992 1 km SSE of Centerville, South Carolina M4.1 129 km
Feb 15, 2014 12 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina M4.1 148 km
Apr 13, 1998 9 km S of Kershaw, South Carolina M3.9 41 km
Apr 17, 1995 0 km NNW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.9 128 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.6 19 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.5 20 km
Nov 13, 1990 4 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M3.5 134 km
Jun 26, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.4 19 km
May 9, 2022 5 km ESE of Elgin, South Carolina M3.3 19 km
Aug 8, 1993 12 km ENE of Aiken, South Carolina M3.2 113 km
Aug 29, 2009 2 km NE of Summerville, South Carolina M3.2 124 km
May 5, 2003 4 km NNW of Summerville, South Carolina M3.1 121 km
Jul 20, 2004 7 km WSW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.1 129 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 145 km
Mar 19, 2014 0 km WNW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.0 127 km
Feb 16, 2014 13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M3.0 145 km
Mar 29, 1999 3 km NNW of Sangaree, South Carolina M3.0 121 km
Jul 26, 2002 4 km NNW of Summerville, South Carolina M3.0 120 km
Mar 21, 2011 9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina M2.9 103 km
Jan 29, 1994 12 km NNE of Alcolu, South Carolina M2.9 45 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Ian Category 1 152 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 189 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 217 km
2018 Florence Category 1 197 km
2016 Matthew Category 2 156 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 246 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 268 km
2004 Charley Category 1 154 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 150 km
2004 Alex Category 1 298 km
1999 Floyd Category 2 236 km
1999 Irene Category 1 253 km
1998 Bonnie Category 3 261 km
1996 Fran Category 3 207 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 231 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 70 km
1985 Bob Category 1 212 km
1984 Diana Category 4 206 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

480 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 29 fatalities, 600 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1989 EF4 99 km 1
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 78 km 5
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 48 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 77 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 94 km 7
Apr 8, 1957 EF4 59 km 4
Apr 15, 2007 EF3 35 km 1
Dec 10, 2004 EF3 66 km 0
Sep 7, 2004 EF3 19 km 0
Nov 2, 1995 EF3 61 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 67 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 69 km 0
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 98 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF3 85 km 0
May 20, 1980 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 18, 1969 EF3 51 km 0
Apr 5, 2022 EF2 54 km 0
Apr 5, 2022 EF2 95 km 0
May 5, 2020 EF2 71 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 81 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 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 UNNAMED 5,322 28 km
2010 UNNAMED 3,759 84 km
2001 UNNAMED 3,481 36 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,094 49 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,690 95 km
1992 UNNAMED 2,650 69 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,458 95 km
2008 05/05 RX BURN 2,351 64 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,274 95 km
2008 MATTASSEE LAKE 1 2,268 97 km
2007 06-09 RX BURN 2,054 60 km
2022 SCCRR-FY22-RX-PRESCRIBED FIRE 2,039 54 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,920 97 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,897 97 km
1998 981406 1,892 57 km
1994 CM 15 16 17 1,871 60 km
2008 UNNAMED 1,799 86 km
1994 COMP 1112 1,798 53 km
1998 980803 1,780 63 km
2000 2000 1003 1,768 56 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in
March 54°F (12°C) 4.3 in
April 62°F (17°C) 2.8 in Driest
May 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
June 77°F (25°C) 4.7 in
July 80°F (27°C) 5.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 4.9 in
September 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.9 in
December 47°F (8°C) 3.3 in

Rembert has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and April the driest (2.8").

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