The Town FilesWoodruff, South Carolina
City in Spartanburg County · population 4,212 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $204,800
- Household income
- $70,959
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 34.8
Woodruff is a city of 4,212 people in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. The median home is worth $204,800, above the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). It ranks more walkable than 92% of South Carolina towns, hipper than 89% of South Carolina towns, quieter than 79% of South Carolina towns.
How Woodruff ranks
Percentile among South Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of South Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Woodruff is worth $204,800, above the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $70,959, which is more affordable than 71% of South Carolina towns. Median rent is $810 a month. 54.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Woodruff | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $204,800 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $810 | $937 |
| Median household income | $70,959 | $53,875 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 54.3% | 68.0% |
| Median year built | 1962 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Woodruff
| People | Woodruff | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.8 | 40.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.2% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 25.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.1% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.2% | 17.8% |
| Veterans | 10.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.5% | — |
| Work from home | 4.6% | 6.8% |
| Average commute | 27.8 min | 25.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.7% | 87.8% |
Weather in Woodruff
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 29.8°F. About 50.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.4 inches of snow (typical South Carolina town: 0.8 in). Expect about 54 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 61 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Woodruff since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical South Carolina town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 10, 1952 about 6.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 4 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 3, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 44 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 23, 2014.
Severe weather in Spartanburg County since 1996
Spartanburg County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3632: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 29, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4829: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3619: Hurricane Helene |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3606: Hurricane Debby |
| August 31, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3597: Hurricane Idalia |
Jobs and pay in Spartanburg County
Spartanburg County had 155,484 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,564 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Woodruff itself the ACS puts it at 4.8%.
Public schools in Woodruff
4 public schools with 2,886 students, about 16.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodruff High | 9-12 | 808 | 17.2 |
| Woodruff Primary | PK-2 | 775 | 15.5 |
| Woodruff Middle | 6-8 | 688 | 16.4 |
| Woodruff Elementary | 3-5 | 615 | 16.2 |
Towns near Woodruff
- Fountain Inn, SC9.9 mi · 10,416 people · home $275,300
- Five Forks, SC11.4 mi · 17,737 people · home $452,200
- Simpsonville, SC12.5 mi · 23,354 people · home $299,300
- Duncan, SC14.2 mi · 4,041 people · home $211,400
- Wellford, SC14.8 mi · 3,293 people · home $223,000
- Arcadia, SC15.1 mi · 3,246 people · home $116,800
- Spartanburg, SC15.2 mi · 38,732 people · home $203,700
- Mauldin, SC15.4 mi · 24,724 people · home $258,500
Woodruff questions
Is Woodruff, South Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Woodruff scores better for retirees than 25% of South Carolina towns and quieter than 79%. 15.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.8).
How much does a house cost in Woodruff?
The median owner-occupied home in Woodruff is valued at $204,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $70,959, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $810 a month.
What is the weather like in Woodruff?
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 29.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.4 inches of snow.
Does Woodruff get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Woodruff since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 10, 1952. The typical South Carolina town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)