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Santee, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Orangeburg County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,179
Population
472/sq mi density
$36,856
Median Income
$24,364 per capita
$163,800
Home Value
$239,759 Zillow
$733
Median Rent
37.5% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
1,368
Violent Crime/100K
12,211 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$36,856 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$163,800 home value, $733/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,368 violent crimes/100K (260% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Santee enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.9°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 122 ft (37 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 472/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.4846°N, 80.4900°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Orangeburg County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lowcountry Regional (RBW) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 94.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 47.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
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 | — | — | 79 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 56°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4 in |
Santee has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 46°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.6") and November the driest (2.4").