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Silverstreet, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Newberry County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
160 Population 48/sq mi density
$72,273 Median Income $50,689 per capita
$170,800 Home Value $157,499 Zillow
62°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
488 Violent Crime/100K 5,426 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$72,273 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$170,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
488 violent crimes/100K (28% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Silverstreet enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation496 ft (151 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.7 km²)
Population Density48/sq mi
Coordinates34.2177°N, 81.7146°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyNewberry County County
Nearest AirportAiken Regional (AIK)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.6"
23% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.88"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score62.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability73.1 / 100
Community Resilience42.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Feb 15, 2014 12 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina M4.1 57 km
Apr 13, 1998 9 km S of Kershaw, South Carolina M3.9 106 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.6 91 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.5 91 km
Mar 18, 2003 11 km S of Rayle, Georgia M3.5 123 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 70 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 91 km
Jun 20, 2017 6 km SW of Augusta, Georgia M3.2 92 km
Aug 8, 1993 12 km ENE of Aiken, South Carolina M3.2 70 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 36 km
Feb 16, 2014 13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M3.0 54 km
Aug 4, 2007 12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M3.0 145 km
Feb 18, 2005 7 km ENE of Irmo, South Carolina M2.9 57 km
Jan 29, 1994 12 km NNE of Alcolu, South Carolina M2.9 150 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.9 37 km
Apr 26, 2013 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.8 78 km
Sep 18, 1996 6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina M2.8 70 km
May 10, 2022 5 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.8 91 km
Aug 14, 2025 7 km N of Columbus, North Carolina M2.7 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Ian Category 1 254 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 289 km
2016 Matthew Category 2 246 km
2004 Charley Category 1 254 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 238 km
1996 Fran Category 1 296 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 78 km
1985 Bob Category 1 251 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

455 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 32 fatalities, 611 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1989 EF4 98 km 2
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 40 km 5
Dec 13, 1973 EF4 28 km 2
Mar 31, 1973 EF4 80 km 7
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 97 km 0
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 4 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 48 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 69 km 1
Nov 2, 1995 EF3 72 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 55 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 49 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 54 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 93 km 1
Mar 28, 1984 EF3 29 km 0
Apr 8, 1974 EF3 98 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 42 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 43 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 2 km 1
May 27, 1973 EF3 90 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BURNING UNIT (5,567 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 BURNING UNIT 5,567 59 km
2009 UNNAMED 5,322 85 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,897 66 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,772 66 km
2010 C-94-95 133 RX 3,192 28 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,165 77 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,968 97 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,909 26 km
2021 C-326/327 LC 2,852 75 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,690 46 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,654 56 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,532 67 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,514 38 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,458 42 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,395 45 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,362 43 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,274 42 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,237 38 km
2010 C-142 RX 2,149 24 km
2020 C-249 LC 2,084 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 4.0 in
March 53°F (12°C) 4.9 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in Driest
May 69°F (20°C) 3.5 in
June 76°F (24°C) 4.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 4.2 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.6 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
December 45°F (7°C) 3.6 in

Silverstreet has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.9") and April the driest (3.2").

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