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Winnsboro Mills, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Fairfield County County

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
1,426 Population 582/sq mi density
$34,426 Median Income $19,095 per capita
$979 Median Rent 33.5% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
383 Violent Crime/100K 5,538 property/100K
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$34,426 median income, 9.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
383 violent crimes/100K (1% above avg)
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Winnsboro Mills enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation466 ft (142 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²)
Population Density582/sq mi
Coordinates34.3558°N, 81.0698°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyFairfield County County
Nearest AirportHartsville Regional (HVS)
54 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.1"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.72"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score40.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability90.1 / 100
Community Resilience44.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Feb 15, 2014 12 km ENE of Parksville, South Carolina M4.1 112 km
Apr 13, 1998 9 km S of Kershaw, South Carolina M3.9 45 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.6 38 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.5 38 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 131 km
Jun 26, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.4 38 km
May 9, 2022 5 km ESE of Elgin, South Carolina M3.3 38 km
Jun 20, 2017 6 km SW of Augusta, Georgia M3.2 135 km
Aug 8, 1993 12 km ENE of Aiken, South Carolina M3.2 97 km
Jun 5, 1998 4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina M3.2 136 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 95 km
Feb 16, 2014 13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M3.0 109 km
Jan 29, 1994 12 km NNE of Alcolu, South Carolina M2.9 102 km
Mar 21, 2011 9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina M2.9 125 km
Feb 18, 2005 7 km ENE of Irmo, South Carolina M2.9 27 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.9 96 km
Sep 18, 1996 6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina M2.8 122 km
Apr 26, 2013 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.8 137 km
May 10, 2022 5 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.8 37 km
Aug 14, 2025 7 km N of Columbus, North Carolina M2.7 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Ian Category 1 209 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 242 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 273 km
2018 Florence Category 1 249 km
2016 Matthew Category 2 209 km
2004 Charley Category 1 211 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 203 km
1999 Floyd Category 2 289 km
1996 Fran Category 3 236 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 286 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 38 km
1985 Bob Category 1 246 km
1984 Diana Category 4 258 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

471 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 28 fatalities, 511 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1989 EF4 76 km 1
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 45 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 23 km 5
Dec 13, 1973 EF4 90 km 2
Apr 8, 1957 EF4 54 km 4
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 15, 2007 EF3 82 km 1
Dec 10, 2004 EF3 90 km 0
Sep 7, 2004 EF3 46 km 0
Nov 2, 1995 EF3 60 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 50 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 51 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 51 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 88 km 0
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 78 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF3 32 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 62 km 1
Apr 18, 1969 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 5, 2022 EF2 74 km 0
May 5, 2020 EF2 27 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BURNING UNIT (5,567 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 BURNING UNIT 5,567 50 km
2009 UNNAMED 5,322 43 km
2001 UNNAMED 3,481 84 km
2010 C-94-95 133 RX 3,192 59 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,094 74 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,909 56 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,690 38 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,514 69 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,458 38 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,395 65 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,362 59 km
2008 05/05 RX BURN 2,351 81 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,274 39 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,237 69 km
2010 C-142 RX 2,149 57 km
2007 06-09 RX BURN 2,054 80 km
2022 SCCRR-FY22-RX-PRESCRIBED FIRE 2,039 75 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,024 61 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,000 65 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,964 48 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
March 53°F (12°C) 4.7 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in Driest
May 69°F (20°C) 3.4 in
June 76°F (24°C) 4.2 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 4.5 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in
November 53°F (11°C) 3.1 in
December 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in

Winnsboro Mills has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.7") and April the driest (3.0").

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