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Horry County
City in South Carolina, United States
Overview
Horry County, South Carolina, is a lively mix of beach resort towns, historic river cities, and sprawling suburbs. Home to the iconic Myrtle Beach and other coastal gems, the county offers sun-soaked recreation, Southern hospitality, and diverse attractions for all types of travelers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
South Carolina
Population
351,029
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
33.90°, -78.98°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
67
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
93
Monthly Cost
$3,280
Local Cost
$1,860
Local Income
$3,800
Cashless
88
English
100
Temperature
18.1°C
Summer Avg
26.7°C
Winter Avg
9.1°C
Record High
38.1°C
Record Low
-9.8°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1339 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MYR
Distance
25 km
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Neighborhoods
EstimatedNeighborhood highlights with vibe, safety, and cost profiles.
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 68/100.
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