The Town FilesAndrews, South Carolina
Town in Georgetown County · population 2,575 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $116,400
- Household income
- $57,247
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 93°
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 34.5
Andrews is a town of 2,575 people in Georgetown County, South Carolina. The median home is worth $116,400, below the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). It ranks better for a vacation home than 89% of South Carolina towns, better for cycling than 81% of South Carolina towns, better transit than 76% of South Carolina towns.
How Andrews ranks
Percentile among South Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of South Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Andrews is worth $116,400, below the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $57,247, which is more affordable than 93% of South Carolina towns. Median rent is $1,043 a month. 66.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Andrews | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $116,400 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $1,043 | $937 |
| Median household income | $57,247 | $53,875 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 66.3% | 68.0% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 6.8% | — |
Who lives in Andrews
| People | Andrews | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.5 | 40.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.1% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 24.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.1% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 27.2% | 17.8% |
| Veterans | 4.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.1% | — |
| Work from home | 2.6% | 6.8% |
| Average commute | 41.0 min | 25.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 75.7% | 87.8% |
Weather in Andrews
July highs average 92.5°F and January lows 34.8°F. About 51.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year. Expect about 91 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 48 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Andrews since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical South Carolina town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on April 13, 2020 about 8.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 27, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 22 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on May 10, 2011.
Severe weather in Georgetown County since 1996
Georgetown County has been included in 30 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3632: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 29, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4835: Tropical Storm Debby |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3619: Hurricane Helene |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3606: Hurricane Debby |
| August 31, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3597: Hurricane Idalia |
Jobs and pay in Georgetown County
Georgetown County had 26,006 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,335 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Andrews itself the ACS puts it at 1.3%.
Public schools in Andrews
3 public schools with 1,500 students, about 11.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrews Elementary | PK-5 | 634 | 10.9 |
| Andrews High | 9-12 | 509 | 10.6 |
| Rosemary Middle | 6-8 | 357 | 12.3 |
Towns near Andrews
- Georgetown, SC17.3 mi · 8,403 people · home $168,100
- Kingstree, SC21.3 mi · 3,244 people · home $177,000
- Litchfield Beach, SC26.1 mi · 8,370 people · home $459,000
- Moncks Corner, SC29.8 mi · 13,297 people · home $333,200
Andrews questions
Is Andrews, South Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Andrews scores better for retirees than 6% of South Carolina towns and quieter than 15%. 14.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.5).
How much does a house cost in Andrews?
The median owner-occupied home in Andrews is valued at $116,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $57,247, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $1,043 a month.
What is the weather like in Andrews?
July highs average 92.5°F and January lows 34.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.9 inches of precipitation a year.
Does Andrews get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Andrews since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on April 13, 2020. The typical South Carolina town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)