COUNTY REPORT SC

Greenwood County, South Carolina

7 ZIP codes · Avg score 87/100 · Grade A · Updated 2026-06-04

Across Greenwood County's 7 ZIP codes, EPA compliance data shows above-average performance — violation rates are minimal, none of the county's systems have triggered health-based MCL exceedances in recent cycles, and the county's scores have stayed above the national baseline across every recent reporting period.

How Greenwood County Compares

Greenwood County87/100
South Carolina avg78/100
National avg68/100

How Greenwood County Compares

A
County Grade
87/100
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
8
Water Systems

Greenwood County scores 9 points above the South Carolina state average (78/100) and 19 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04

A
County Grade
87
Avg Safety Score
7
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 29647 (99/100)
Lowest ZIP: 29819 (66/100)
$131K
Median Home Value
$1,560
Avg Remediation (119% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Greenwood County, South Carolina

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14.4 (asthma 10.1%, diabetes 15.4%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $673, driven primarily by flood

Infrastructure: 0.344% avg pipe failure probability

57.4% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

Violation History (2021–2024)

→ Stable trend

EPA violation counts by year across Greenwood County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2021
2 (2 health)
2022
2 (2 health)
2024
4 (4 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 4 violations. Past 5 years: 8 total (8 health-based).

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.4% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 36.8% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1985
Median Build Year
57.4%
Pre-1978 Housing
34%
Pipe Failure Probability
0%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $673

Flood $257/yr
Energy Code Gap $193/yr
Water / Lead $143/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

29,983 housing units in Greenwood County

Pre-1940 8%
1940–1959 16%
1960–1979 31%
1980–1999 28%
2000+ 19%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).

Water Safety Affordability

How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Greenwood County

$131K
Median Home Value
$1,560
Est. Remediation Cost
1.2%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Greenwood County, representing a small fraction of property value.

Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.

Health Outcomes vs National Average

CDC PLACES data for Greenwood County residents

Asthma 10.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 15.4% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 36.8% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Greenwood County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 Greenwood Cpw (2410001) 49,632 5
2 Mitchell Mhp (sc2460001) 43 5
3 Hyde Park S/d (sc2450001) 234 4
4 Mathews Heights (sc2450021) 73 4
5 Country Acres (sc2450057) 34 4

8 total water systems serve Greenwood County.

All ZIP Codes in Greenwood County

7 ZIP codes tracked in Greenwood County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 29647 Greenwood 99 A 1
2 29648 Greenwood 99 A 1
3 29646 Greenwood 95 A 1 $131K
4 29666 Ninety Six 95 A 1 $165K
5 29649 Greenwood 90 A 1 $208K
6 29653 Hodges 66 C 0 $107K
7 29819 Bradley 66 C 0 $77K

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Overview

Greenwood County in South Carolina covers 7 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of A (87/100).

5 of 7 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Greenwood County?
Greenwood County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 7 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Greenwood County?
Greenwood County is served by 8 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 7 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Greenwood County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Greenwood County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $673 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Greenwood County?
The median home build year in Greenwood County is 1985. 57.4% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Greenwood County compare to South Carolina?
Greenwood County has an average water safety score of 87/100, which is above the South Carolina state average of 78/100.

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