Greenwood County is nestled in the heart of the state, in terrain that seduces the senses and provides a solid sense of community in a natural setting.
Originally one man's dream of an idyllic plantation lifestyle with a railway depot to transport the crops from this lush area with its ideal growing climate, the burgeoning textile industry found its way into the area, starting an era of growth and offering the people of Greenwood County greater potential for personal success in a close-knit community. While the face of local industry has changed over the past 100+ years, the lure of climate and setting still holds strong appeal, particularly for today's global-based businesses.
Greenwood offers the temperate climate of the South without the extreme weather influences to which the coast and adjoining counties are subjected.
Situated close to all major Southern markets, Greenwood is a short commute to Atlanta, Charlotte, Augusta, Greenville, Spartanburg and Columbia, with quick and easy access to the beach or the mountains.
Travel Time/Distance to SE Markets
| Hours | Miles | Kilometers | |
| Greenville, SC |
1.0 |
53 |
85 |
| Columbia, SC |
1.5 |
74 |
119 |
| Asheville, NC |
2.2 |
121 |
195 |
| Atlanta, GA |
2.5 |
148 |
238 |
| Charlotte, NC |
2.5 |
179 |
282 |
| Charleston, SC |
3.0 |
200 |
195 |
Regional Map
EastMap.pdf
Climate Summary(1)
Annual
| Maxium |
72.8°F |
22.7°C |
| Minimum |
48.4°F |
9.11°C |
| Mean |
60.6°F |
15.9°C |
Hottest Month (July)
| Maximum | 90.6°F | 32.6°C |
| Minimum | 67.7°F | 19.8°C |
| Mean | 79.1°F | 26.2°C |
Coldest Month (January)
| Maximum |
52.8°F |
11.6°C |
| Minimum |
30.7°F |
–0.7°C |
| Mean |
41.7°F |
5.4°C |
Record Temperatures
| Highest |
107°F |
41.7°C |
| Lowest |
–2°F |
–18.9°C |
Days with Freezing Temperatures
- 74
Cooling Degree Days
- 65 Degree Base: 1,634
Heating Degree Days
- 65 Degree Base: 3,223
Precipitation
- Annual Average Rainfall: 46.09 in 117.07 cm
- Annual Average Snow/Ice: 1.90 in 4.83 cm
- Days with 0.1 inch (0.254 cm) or more rain: 74
Geographic Summary(2)
Land Area
Total Area of County
- 462.95 square miles
- 1,199.04 square kilometers
Land Area
- 455.53 square miles
- 1,179.82 square kilometers
Water Area
- 7.42 square miles
- 19.22 square kilometers
Population Density
Population per square mile
- (2.59 sq. km) of land area 145.5
- Rank in South Carolina 14 of 46
Elevation
- Elevation 631 feet 192 meters
(1)South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
(2) U.S. Bureau of the Census, Census of Population and Housing 2000
