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Wisacky, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Lee County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
175 Population 32/sq mi density
$29,413 Median Income $27,379 per capita
$165,100 Home Value $133,786 Zillow
63°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
1,550 Violent Crime/100K 6,229 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$29,413 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$165,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,550 violent crimes/100K (308% above avg)
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Wisacky enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Area5.5 sq mi (14.3 km²)
Population Density32/sq mi
Coordinates34.1466°N, 80.1914°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLee County County
Nearest AirportHartsville Regional (HVS)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jul) 5.24"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score36.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability86.2 / 100
Community Resilience18.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
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 M4.1 129 km
Apr 13, 1998 9 km S of Kershaw, South Carolina M3.9 52 km
Apr 17, 1995 0 km NNW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.9 128 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.6 49 km
Nov 13, 1990 4 km SSW of Ladson, South Carolina M3.5 134 km
Jun 29, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.5 50 km
Jun 26, 2022 6 km E of Elgin, South Carolina M3.4 49 km
May 9, 2022 5 km ESE of Elgin, South Carolina M3.3 50 km
Aug 29, 2009 2 km NE of Summerville, South Carolina M3.2 124 km
Aug 8, 1993 12 km ENE of Aiken, South Carolina M3.2 143 km
Jul 20, 2004 7 km WSW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.1 131 km
May 5, 2003 4 km NNW of Summerville, South Carolina M3.1 121 km
Jul 26, 2002 4 km NNW of Summerville, South Carolina M3.0 121 km
Mar 19, 2014 0 km WNW of Centerville, South Carolina M3.0 128 km
Mar 29, 1999 3 km NNW of Sangaree, South Carolina M3.0 121 km
Mar 2, 2003 7 km S of Centerville, South Carolina M2.9 135 km
Jul 7, 2002 1 km NW of Sangaree, South Carolina M2.9 123 km
Mar 21, 2011 9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina M2.9 83 km
Feb 18, 2005 7 km ENE of Irmo, South Carolina M2.9 85 km
Jan 29, 1994 12 km NNE of Alcolu, South Carolina M2.9 33 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 1 131 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 158 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 201 km
2018 Florence Category 2 166 km
2016 Matthew Category 2 132 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 224 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 242 km
2004 Alex Category 1 274 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 139 km
2004 Charley Category 1 131 km
1999 Floyd Category 2 206 km
1999 Dennis Category 2 283 km
1999 Irene Category 1 231 km
1998 Bonnie Category 3 230 km
1996 Fran Category 3 180 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 202 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 73 km
1985 Bob Category 1 218 km
1984 Diana Category 4 175 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

437 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 29 fatalities, 945 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 7, 1995 EF4 77 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 69 km 7
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 54 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 76 km 4
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 59 km 0
Apr 8, 1957 EF4 65 km 4
Apr 15, 2007 EF3 49 km 1
Dec 10, 2004 EF3 87 km 0
Sep 7, 2004 EF3 38 km 0
Nov 2, 1995 EF3 91 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF3 99 km 0
May 20, 1980 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 18, 1969 EF3 31 km 0
Nov 24, 1967 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 5, 2022 EF2 51 km 0
May 5, 2020 EF2 91 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 99 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 84 km 0
Jan 11, 2020 EF2 44 km 0
Apr 19, 2019 EF2 69 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 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (5,322 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 UNNAMED 5,322 60 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,968 82 km
2010 UNNAMED 3,759 78 km
2001 UNNAMED 3,481 48 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,094 40 km
1985 UNNAMED 2,743 84 km
1992 UNNAMED 2,650 62 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,567 99 km
2008 05/05 RX BURN 2,351 53 km
2008 MATTASSEE LAKE 1 2,268 86 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,124 97 km
2007 06-09 RX BURN 2,054 50 km
2022 SCCRR-FY22-RX-PRESCRIBED FIRE 2,039 45 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,920 86 km
2002 MONKEY FACE 1,906 96 km
1998 981406 1,892 44 km
1994 CM 15 16 17 1,871 45 km
2017 TURN TABLE FIRE 1,868 97 km
2008 UNNAMED 1,799 81 km
1994 COMP 1112 1,798 45 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in
March 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in
April 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in
May 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
June 77°F (25°C) 4.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 5.0 in
September 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.1 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in Driest
December 47°F (8°C) 3.3 in

Wisacky has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and November the driest (2.8").

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