Living in Greenwood County, South Carolina

Greenwood County is a county in South Carolina with a population of around 69,838. The main communities are Greenwood, Ninety Six, Hodges.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $733/month, well below the national average, with a median home price of around $155K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.9%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings warm winters (highs around 56°F) and hot summers (highs around 87°F). Mountains are 1-3 hours away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Greenwood County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 40 and a predominantly working-class population (25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Republican.