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Winnsboro, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Fairfield County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,332 Population 854/sq mi density
$35,649 Median Income $19,482 per capita
$122,200 Home Value $153,190 Zillow
$775 Median Rent 32.2% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
727 Violent Crime/100K 2,464 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$35,649 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$122,200 home value, $775/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
727 violent crimes/100K (91% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Winnsboro 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

Elevation492 ft (150 m)
Area3.2 sq mi (8.4 km²)
Population Density854/sq mi
Coordinates34.3702°N, 81.0906°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyFairfield County County
Nearest AirportHartsville Regional (HVS)
55 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 M4.1 111 km
Apr 13, 1998 9 km S of Kershaw, South Carolina M3.9 46 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.6 40 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.5 40 km
Jan 3, 1992 4 km ENE of Willington, South Carolina M3.4 130 km
Jun 26, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.4 41 km
May 9, 2022 5 km ESE of Elgin, South Carolina M3.3 41 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 98 km
Jun 5, 1998 4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina M3.2 135 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km N of Coronaca, South Carolina M3.0 93 km
Feb 16, 2014 13 km WNW of Edgefield, South Carolina M3.0 108 km
Jan 29, 1994 12 km NNE of Alcolu, South Carolina M2.9 104 km
Mar 21, 2011 9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina M2.9 126 km
Feb 18, 2005 7 km ENE of Irmo, South Carolina M2.9 28 km
Aug 23, 2025 3 km NNW of Coronaca, South Carolina M2.9 94 km
Sep 18, 1996 6 km E of Clarks Hill, South Carolina M2.8 121 km
Apr 26, 2013 9 km E of Lincolnton, Georgia M2.8 136 km
May 10, 2022 5 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M2.8 40 km
Aug 14, 2025 7 km N of Columbus, North Carolina M2.7 146 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 1 211 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 244 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 275 km
2018 Florence Category 1 251 km
2016 Matthew Category 2 212 km
2004 Charley Category 1 213 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 206 km
1999 Floyd Category 2 292 km
1996 Fran Category 3 237 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 289 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 37 km
1985 Bob Category 1 248 km
1984 Diana Category 3 260 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

468 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 28 fatalities, 507 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1989 EF4 75 km 1
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 21 km 5
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 46 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF4 88 km 2
Apr 8, 1957 EF4 55 km 4
Mar 15, 2008 EF3 63 km 0
Apr 15, 2007 EF3 84 km 1
Dec 10, 2004 EF3 92 km 0
Sep 7, 2004 EF3 48 km 0
Nov 2, 1995 EF3 61 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 51 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 49 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 52 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF3 87 km 0
Oct 18, 1990 EF3 78 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF3 31 km 0
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 61 km 1
Dec 13, 1973 EF3 100 km 0
Apr 18, 1969 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 5, 2022 EF2 74 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 48 km
2009 UNNAMED 5,322 45 km
2001 UNNAMED 3,481 87 km
2010 C-94-95 133 RX 3,192 56 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,094 75 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,909 54 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,690 35 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,514 66 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,458 36 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,395 63 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,362 57 km
2008 05/05 RX BURN 2,351 83 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,274 36 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,237 67 km
2010 C-142 RX 2,149 55 km
2007 06-09 RX BURN 2,054 81 km
2022 SCCRR-FY22-RX-PRESCRIBED FIRE 2,039 76 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,024 58 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,000 63 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,964 46 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 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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