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Aiken vs Charleston, SC
Charleston currently scores 14 points higher overall than Aiken, with the largest gap in storm surge.
Use this comparison for relocation decisions, insurance shopping, and hazard-prioritized mitigation planning.
Hazard breakdown
Overall
Aiken: 45/100 · Charleston: 59/100
Charleston is 14 points higher.
Flood
Aiken: 25/100 · Charleston: 78/100
Charleston is 53 points higher.
Wind
Aiken: 22/100 · Charleston: 51/100
Charleston is 29 points higher.
Lightning
Aiken: 64/100 · Charleston: 49/100
Aiken is 15 points higher.
Tornado
Aiken: 12/100 · Charleston: 12/100
No gap.
Hail
Aiken: 100/100 · Charleston: 100/100
No gap.
Storm surge
Aiken: 0/100 · Charleston: 99/100
Charleston is 99 points higher.