The Town FilesFlorence County, South Carolina
137,117 people. The median home is worth $177,900 (typical South Carolina town: $183,100) and the median household earns $58,305.
Towns in Florence County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence | 39,899 | $211,400 | $56,143 | 37.8 |
| Lake City | 5,903 | $144,300 | $33,600 | 43.7 |
People and housing
| Florence County | Typical South Carolina town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $177,900 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $954 | $937 |
| Median household income | $58,305 | $53,875 |
| Median age | 39.4 | 40.0 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.4% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.7% | 17.8% |
Jobs and pay
68,848 jobs in 2024, average pay $52,861 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 574 storm events in Florence County from 1996 to 2026, with 5 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Florence County has been included in 28 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| 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 |
| November 21, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4677: Hurricane Ian |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).