St. Matthews, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Calhoun County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,626
Population
847/sq mi density
$55,351
Median Income
$30,598 per capita
$146,600
Home Value
$222,535 Zillow
$825
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
329
Violent Crime/100K
1,427 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$55,351 median income, 8.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$146,600 home value, $825/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
329 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.5% bachelor's degree or higher
St. Matthews enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
47°F Jan (9°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.0°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 279 ft (85 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 847/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.6646°N, 80.7788°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Calhoun County County |
| Nearest Airport | Barnwell Regional (BNL) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 22.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 70.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| 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 | - | - | 112 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in |
St. Matthews has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 47°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and November the driest (2.7").