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Ridgeland, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Beaufort County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,756
Population
78/sq mi density
$71,023
Median Income
$18,798 per capita
$209,900
Home Value
$315,973 Zillow
$927
Median Rent
18.4% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
170
Violent Crime/100K
4,094 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$71,023 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$209,900 home value, $927/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
170 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Ridgeland enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 67.2°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 44.5 sq mi (115.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 78/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.4688°N, 80.9211°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Beaufort County County |
| Nearest Airport | Savannah/Hilton Head International (SAV) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 44.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| 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 | Relatively High |
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 | — | — | 99 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in |
Ridgeland has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 50°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.1") and November the driest (2.4").