Wedgefield, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Sumter County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
1,480
Population
174/sq mi density
$41,662
Median Income
$22,116 per capita
$50,500
Home Value
$145,698 Zillow
64°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$41,662 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$50,500 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Wedgefield enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches. The area receives 0.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.2°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 225 ft (69 m) |
| Area | 8.5 sq mi (22.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 174/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8809°N, 80.5159°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Sumter County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hartsville Regional (HVS) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 81.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 54.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 45.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | - | - | 119 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 3.9 in |
Wedgefield has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 47°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.5") and April the driest (3.0").