Woodruff, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Laurens County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
4,337
Population
855/sq mi density
$64,292
Median Income
$27,350 per capita
$188,500
Home Value
$282,053 Zillow
$772
Median Rent
26.9% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
384
Violent Crime/100K
2,111 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$64,292 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$188,500 home value, $772/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
384 violent crimes/100K (1% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Woodruff enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.3°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 738 ft (225 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 855/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7451°N, 82.0375°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Laurens County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greenville Spartanburg International (GSP) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 73.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 29.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively 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 | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.5 in |
Woodruff has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.6") and October the driest (3.3").