The Town FilesLoris, South Carolina
City in Horry County · population 2,449 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $214,300
- Household income
- $36,899
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 51.2
Loris is a city of 2,449 people in Horry County, South Carolina. The median home is worth $214,300, above the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 98% of South Carolina towns, better for retirees than 90% of South Carolina towns, hipper than 82% of South Carolina towns.
How Loris 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 Loris is worth $214,300, above the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). Homes cost about 5.8 times the median household income of $36,899, which is more affordable than 8% of South Carolina towns. Median rent is $694 a month. 55.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Loris | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $214,300 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $694 | $937 |
| Median household income | $36,899 | $53,875 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.8× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 55.7% | 68.0% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.6% | — |
Who lives in Loris
| People | Loris | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.2 | 40.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.0% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 17.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.9% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.0% | 17.8% |
| Veterans | 7.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.8% | — |
| Work from home | 1.8% | 6.8% |
| Average commute | 31.6 min | 25.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 75.5% | 87.8% |
Weather in Loris
July highs average 90.8°F and January lows 35.2°F. About 55.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.5 inches of snow (typical South Carolina town: 0.8 in). Expect about 58 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 39 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Loris since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical South Carolina town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on March 28, 1984 about 3.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 27, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 51 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on April 7, 2022.
Severe weather in Horry County since 1996
Horry County has been included in 34 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3632: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 7, 2025 | Fire | FM-5554: Covington Drive Fire |
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Horry County
Horry County had 144,489 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,046 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Loris itself the ACS puts it at 3.4%.
Public schools in Loris
4 public schools with 3,008 students, about 14.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loris High | 9-12 | 864 | 16.9 |
| Loris Elementary | PK-5 | 791 | 13.6 |
| Loris Middle | 6-8 | 729 | 14.3 |
| Daisy Elementary | PK-5 | 624 | 13.6 |
Towns near Loris
- Tabor City, NC6.8 mi · 3,781 people · home $115,900
- Homewood, SC14.8 mi · 1,693 people · home —
- Conway, SC17.9 mi · 24,849 people · home $260,900
- Brunswick, NC18.1 mi · 973 people · home $82,500
- Aynor, SC18.7 mi · 974 people · home $255,700
- Little River, SC18.7 mi · 11,711 people · home $305,800
- Chadbourn, NC18.8 mi · 1,574 people · home $135,400
- North Myrtle Beach, SC19.1 mi · 18,790 people · home $416,900
Loris questions
Is Loris, South Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Loris scores better for retirees than 90% of South Carolina towns and quieter than 57%. 22.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 51.2).
How much does a house cost in Loris?
The median owner-occupied home in Loris is valued at $214,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $36,899, so homes cost about 5.8 times income. Median rent is $694 a month.
What is the weather like in Loris?
July highs average 90.8°F and January lows 35.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 55.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.5 inches of snow.
Does Loris get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Loris since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on March 28, 1984. 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)