Varnville, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Hampton County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,433
Population
635/sq mi density
$52,800
Median Income
$22,254 per capita
$105,500
Home Value
$173,305 Zillow
$1,018
Median Rent
36.8% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
448
Violent Crime/100K
2,690 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$52,800 median income, 9.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,500 home value, $1,018/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
448 violent crimes/100K (18% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Varnville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
51°F Jan (10°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 66.9°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 109 ft (33 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 635/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8520°N, 81.0802°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Hampton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lowcountry Regional (RBW) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 64.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 94.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 27.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | 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 | - | - | 101 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 53°F (11°C) | 2.7 in |
Varnville has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 51°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.9") and May the driest (2.5").