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Greenwood, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Greenwood County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
22,527
Population
1,350/sq mi density
$40,253
Median Income
$20,831 per capita
$123,400
Home Value
$183,459 Zillow
$826
Median Rent
31.3% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
318 sunny days/yr
1,494
Violent Crime/100K
5,515 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$40,253 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,400 home value, $826/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,494 violent crimes/100K (293% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Greenwood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.8°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 628 ft (191 m) |
| Area | 16.2 sq mi (42.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,350/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1954°N, 82.1537°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Greenwood County County |
| Nearest Airport | Anderson Regional (AND) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 72.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 58.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 54.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in |
Greenwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and April the driest (3.3").