Turbeville, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Clarendon County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
703 Population 525/sq mi density
$41,667 Median Income $19,609 per capita
$120,300 Home Value $182,545 Zillow
$603 Median Rent 38.9% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$41,667 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,300 home value, $603/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Turbeville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.1°F
19% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density525/sq mi
Coordinates33.8895°N, 80.0162°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyClarendon County County
Nearest AirportFlorence Regional (FLO)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.5"
38% above US avg
Snowfall 1.6"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.05"
Driest Month (Nov) 3.13"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score76.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability90.9 / 100
Community Resilience28.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively High
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood No Rating
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

51 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 26, 2025.

Aug 21, 1992 1 km SSE of Centerville, South Carolina M4.1 102 km
Apr 13, 1998 9 km S of Kershaw, South Carolina M3.9 84 km
Apr 17, 1995 0 km NNW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.9 100 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.6 72 km
Nov 13, 1990 4 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M3.5 105 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.5 73 km
Jun 26, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.4 72 km
May 9, 2022 5 km ESE of Elgin, South Carolina M3.3 72 km
Aug 29, 2009 2 km NE of Summerville, South Carolina M3.2 96 km
Aug 8, 1993 12 km ENE of Aiken, South Carolina M3.2 149 km
Jul 20, 2004 7 km WSW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.1 104 km
May 5, 2003 4 km NNW of Summerville, South Carolina M3.1 94 km
Jul 26, 2002 4 km NNW of Summerville, South Carolina M3.0 94 km
Mar 19, 2014 0 km WNW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.0 100 km
Mar 29, 1999 3 km NNW of Sangaree, South Carolina M3.0 93 km
Mar 2, 2003 7 km S of Centerville, South Carolina M2.9 108 km
Jul 7, 2002 1 km NW of Sangaree, South Carolina M2.9 95 km
Mar 21, 2011 9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina M2.9 106 km
Feb 18, 2005 7 km ENE of Irmo, South Carolina M2.9 104 km
Jan 29, 1994 12 km NNE of Alcolu, South Carolina M2.9 13 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Ian Category 1 100 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 140 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 168 km
2018 Florence Category 2 150 km
2016 Matthew Category 2 104 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 194 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 215 km
2004 Alex Category 1 245 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 106 km
2004 Charley Category 1 101 km
1999 Floyd Category 2 187 km
1999 Dennis Category 2 255 km
1999 Irene Category 1 200 km
1998 Bonnie Category 3 212 km
1996 Fran Category 3 185 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 180 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 51 km
1985 Bob Category 1 193 km
1984 Diana Category 4 159 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

444 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 26 fatalities, 932 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 7, 1995 EF4 67 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 91 km 4
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 88 km 7
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 77 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 91 km 0
Apr 8, 1957 EF4 97 km 4
Apr 13, 2020 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 15, 2007 EF3 46 km 1
Dec 10, 2004 EF3 83 km 0
Sep 7, 2004 EF3 67 km 0
May 20, 1980 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 18, 1969 EF3 60 km 0
Nov 24, 1967 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 5, 2022 EF2 30 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 90 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 96 km 0
Jan 11, 2020 EF2 76 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 45 km 0
Apr 3, 2017 EF2 79 km 0
Apr 25, 2010 EF2 42 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1886 CHARLESTON, SC Earthquake - - 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (13,429 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 UNNAMED 13,429 95 km
2005 UNNAMED 11,023 92 km
2005 UNNAMED 8,560 78 km
2009 UNNAMED 8,439 77 km
2009 UNNAMED 5,322 76 km
1997 MURRELL 5,126 97 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,893 83 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,890 81 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,852 99 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,813 96 km
2016 UNNAMED 4,336 76 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,955 92 km
2010 UNNAMED 3,759 49 km
2003 LITTLE HELLHOLE 3,724 81 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,641 96 km
2001 UNNAMED 3,481 44 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,367 88 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,217 77 km
1997 UNNAMED 3,111 76 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,104 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 3.7 in
March 55°F (13°C) 3.6 in
April 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in
May 71°F (22°C) 4.8 in
June 79°F (26°C) 5.6 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.0 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 6.1 in Wettest
September 75°F (24°C) 5.1 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.6 in
November 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in Driest
December 49°F (9°C) 4.1 in

Turbeville has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 46°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.1") and November the driest (3.1").

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