Atlantic Beach is a town in Horry County, South Carolina, United States, part of the Grand Strand tourist region. As of the 2020 census, Atlantic Beach had a population of 195. Most of the land around the town is annexed into the city of North Myrtle Beach.

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Area code843

Living in Atlantic Beach

Housing in Atlantic Beach

$289K≈ same as a year ago Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Atlantic Beach home is worth about $289,000, about the same as a year ago, 6% below the South Carolina typical home.

Only 2 sales in April 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Atlantic Beach

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Not graded

Atlantic Beach has fewer than 1,000 residents. At that size one or two incidents swing the numbers so much that a grade wouldn't be fair, so we show the counts instead.

Violent9

Property17

Reported in 202426

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Work & commute in Atlantic Beach

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Most working residents leave Atlantic Beach for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are North Myrtle Beach (24%), Myrtle Beach (21%) and Conway (6%). Half commute less than 14 miles.

North Myrtle Beach

24%

Myrtle Beach

21%

Conway

Greenville

0%Work in townlive and work in Atlantic Beach 14 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 91Jobs based herebalanced

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Atlantic Beach →

Health in Atlantic Beach

Compared with South Carolina

4better than SC

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 28 are too close to call.

Conditions 4▲ 8 close Habits all close Care all close Mind all close Everyday needs all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

9.5%Fewer older adults who have lost all their teethSC 13.9% · better 7.3%Fewer adults who have had cancerSC 8.6% · better

Care nearby

Grand Strand Regional Medical CenterMyrtle Beach · 6.6 mi · ER

Lrmc: Myrtle Beach Medical CenterMyrtle Beach · 6.9 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Atlantic Beach · CMS · HRSAHealth in Atlantic Beach →

Natural hazards in Atlantic Beach

Very high

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 92% of U.S. communities.

🌀 Hurricanes🌊 Inland flooding

3Does Atlantic Beach flood?paid flood claims since 1989 7Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Atlantic Beach MapAtlantic Beach vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Atlantic Beach →

Climate in Atlantic Beach

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Atlantic Beach has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 37°, and snow is almost unheard of.

58° / 38°Winter

72° / 53°Spring

87° / 72°Summer

75° / 56°Fall

How much snow does Atlantic Beach get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 20, with the last in spring around Mar 13.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.9° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Atlantic Beach →