Roebuck, SC
Roebuck, SC's wildfire risk, in USFS's own numbers
USFS's Wildfire Risk to Communities model puts Roebuck at the 57th national percentile for risk to structures, modestly above the national average for wildfire risk — a score built from 1,507 actual buildings. (Source: USFS's Wildfire Risk to Communities methodology.)
Separately from the risk score above, Roebuck's burn probability — fire likelihood with no building count factored in — sits at the 60th percentile nationally.
What "at risk" means for the buildings here
Direct exposure dominates in Roebuck: 63.2% of its 1,507 buildings, versus 36.8% Indirect and 0% Minimal. Clearing space around a structure changes the outcome here more than any single building-material swap.
Where Roebuck ranks
Roebuck ranks lower within South Carolina (14th percentile statewide) than its 57th national percentile suggests alone — a calmer spot in a state where wildfire risk generally runs high. Among the 31,521 US communities USFS scores, Roebuck ranks 13,505 for wildfire risk (1 is highest) and 9,137 by building count (1 is largest). Within South Carolina alone, it ranks 409 of 474 places by risk. See the full county-by-county picture for South Carolina on its state page.
What this risk score means for insurance
At the 57th national percentile, Roebuck rates elevated for wildfire risk — well short of the threshold where insurers have been withdrawing coverage, though comparing a quote costs nothing either way.
Hardening a home in Roebuck
Because Direct exposure dominates in Roebuck (63.2%), the highest-leverage fix is defensible space, not roofing or vents alone — covered in the home-hardening guide.
Where Roebuck's figures come from
Roebuck's 57th-percentile score and its burn-probability figure both come from the same USFS workbook, documented in the methodology guide. The exposure-zones guide covers what Roebuck's dominant direct exposure actually means, with real examples from across the dataset.