The Town FilesQuinby, South Carolina
Town in Florence County · population 915 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $164,800
- Household income
- $66,458
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 49.9
Quinby is a town of 915 people in Florence County, South Carolina. The median home is worth $164,800, below the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). It ranks easier by car than 94% of South Carolina towns, better for cycling than 77% of South Carolina towns, better for young professionals than 76% of South Carolina towns.
How Quinby 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 Quinby is worth $164,800, below the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $66,458, which is more affordable than 82% of South Carolina towns. Median rent is $933 a month. 91.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Quinby | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $164,800 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $933 | $937 |
| Median household income | $66,458 | $53,875 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 91.0% | 68.0% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Quinby
| People | Quinby | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.9 | 40.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.6% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 14.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.2% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.6% | 17.8% |
| Veterans | 9.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.1% | — |
| Work from home | 7.5% | 6.8% |
| Average commute | 24.4 min | 25.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 76.6% | 87.8% |
Weather in Quinby
July highs average 92.0°F and January lows 36.0°F. About 45.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical South Carolina town: 0.8 in). Expect about 70 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 40 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Quinby since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical South Carolina town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on April 25, 2010 about 8.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 2, 2013.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 51 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on May 25, 2000.
Severe weather in Florence County since 1996
Florence County has been included in 28 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 Florence County
Florence County had 68,848 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,861 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Quinby itself the ACS puts it at 3.4%.
Towns near Quinby
- Florence, SC4.7 mi · 39,899 people · home $211,400
- Darlington, SC9.0 mi · 6,149 people · home $172,300
- Timmonsville, SC13.4 mi · 2,099 people · home $104,300
- Dovesville, SC15.6 mi · 827 people · home $96,600
- Coward, SC17.4 mi · 748 people · home $154,700
- Pamplico, SC18.6 mi · 1,061 people · home $142,500
- Latta, SC18.9 mi · 1,296 people · home $108,500
- Lamar, SC19.2 mi · 862 people · home $127,000
Quinby questions
Is Quinby, South Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Quinby scores better for retirees than 40% of South Carolina towns and quieter than 29%. 24.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 49.9).
How much does a house cost in Quinby?
The median owner-occupied home in Quinby is valued at $164,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $66,458, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $933 a month.
What is the weather like in Quinby?
July highs average 92.0°F and January lows 36.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Quinby get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Quinby since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on April 25, 2010. 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)