The Town FilesNorth Hartsville, South Carolina
Community in Darlington County · population 2,775 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $110,600
- Household income
- $59,744
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 37.8
North Hartsville is a community of 2,775 people in Darlington County, South Carolina. The median home is worth $110,600, below the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). It ranks more of a college town than 98% of South Carolina towns, easier by car than 94% of South Carolina towns, better for families than 91% of South Carolina towns.
How North Hartsville 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 North Hartsville is worth $110,600, below the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). Homes cost about 1.9 times the median household income of $59,744, which is more affordable than 94% of South Carolina towns. Median rent is $1,194 a month. 78.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | North Hartsville | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $110,600 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $1,194 | $937 |
| Median household income | $59,744 | $53,875 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.9× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 78.1% | 68.0% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in North Hartsville
| People | North Hartsville | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.8 | 40.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.6% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 30.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.5% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 27.1% | 17.8% |
| Veterans | 6.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.9% | — |
| Work from home | 0.1% | 6.8% |
| Average commute | 16.6 min | 25.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.2% | 87.8% |
Weather in North Hartsville
July highs average 91.9°F and January lows 31.9°F. About 48.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.5 inches of snow (typical South Carolina town: 0.8 in). Expect about 74 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 62 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North Hartsville since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical South Carolina town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 18, 1969 about 2.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 20 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 4, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 38 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 5, 2020.
Severe weather in Darlington County since 1996
Darlington County has been included in 26 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 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 |
Jobs and pay in Darlington County
Darlington County had 20,044 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,913 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in North Hartsville itself the ACS puts it at 2.4%.
Towns near North Hartsville
- Hartsville, SC2.6 mi · 7,446 people · home $205,600
- Darlington, SC13.6 mi · 6,149 people · home $172,300
- Bishopville, SC16.1 mi · 3,024 people · home $128,200
- Florence, SC22.2 mi · 39,899 people · home $211,400
- Cheraw, SC22.3 mi · 5,040 people · home $152,200
- Bennettsville, SC27.0 mi · 7,020 people · home $92,100
- East Camden, SC29.8 mi · 3,215 people · home $183,100
North Hartsville questions
Is North Hartsville, South Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, North Hartsville scores better for retirees than 39% of South Carolina towns and quieter than 19%. 18.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.8).
How much does a house cost in North Hartsville?
The median owner-occupied home in North Hartsville is valued at $110,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $59,744, so homes cost about 1.9 times income. Median rent is $1,194 a month.
What is the weather like in North Hartsville?
July highs average 91.9°F and January lows 31.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.5 inches of snow.
Does North Hartsville get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North Hartsville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 18, 1969. 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)