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Atlantic BeachSC
A town of 237.
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Photo: U.S. Geological Survey · Public domain
Population
237
residents
Typical home
$289K
−0.3% in a year
Household income
$34K
median
Median age
41.5
years
Jobs based here
91
Balanced
Small town
237 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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Weather
Forecast →63°
Clear
H 0° · L 58°
Local news
All →- Atlantic Beach election transfer passes second readingWPDE · Sep 17
- Atlantic Beach approves transferring control of elections to Horry CountyAOL.com · Sep 17
- Atlantic Beach councilwoman explains push for county-run electionsWBTW · Sep 16
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Atlantic Beach. Another town gets a different order.
Natural hazards
Very high risk, with hurricanes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 92% of U.S. communities.
92risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HurricanesInland flooding
3
paid flood claims since 1989
7
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
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.
88°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter38–58°
Spring53–72°
Summer72–87°
Fall56–75°
Nov 20
typical first frost
Mar 13
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
88°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Atlantic Beach
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.
0%work in town
Where working residents work
In Atlantic Beach0%
North Myrtle Beach24%
Myrtle Beach21%
Conway6%
Greenville5%
14 mi
median commute distance
91
jobs based in Atlantic Beach
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Safety
Crime reported in Atlantic Beach
26 crimes were reported in Atlantic Beach in 2024: 17 property and 9 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Atlantic Beach is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
9
violent crimes reported in 2024
17
property crimes reported in 2024
FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Health
How healthy Atlantic Beach is
Atlantic Beach beats the South Carolina average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
32 measures vs. South Carolina
4 better28 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Atlantic Beach | SC |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 9.5% | 13.9% |
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 7.3% | 8.6% |
Grand Strand Regional Medical Center
6.6 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Housing
A typical Atlantic Beach home is worth about $289K
The typical Atlantic Beach home is worth about $289,000, about the same as a year ago, 6% below the South Carolina typical home.
$289KZillow home value
Typical home value
Atlantic Beach$289K
South Carolina$306K
−0.3%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in April
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
About Atlantic Beach
Town in South Carolina, United States
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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- Population
- 195
- Area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 30 ft
- Area code
- 843
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