St. George, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Dorchester County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,935
Population
679/sq mi density
$31,950
Median Income
$25,542 per capita
$124,200
Home Value
$200,109 Zillow
$800
Median Rent
42.7% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
873
Violent Crime/100K
4,692 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$31,950 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$124,200 home value, $800/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
873 violent crimes/100K (130% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher
St. George 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. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually.
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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 679/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.1861°N, 80.5795°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Dorchester County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lowcountry Regional (RBW) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 16.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 57.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively 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 | - | - | 63 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 3.6 in |
St. George has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 46°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.0") and November the driest (2.9").