Greenwood County Government

About Greenwood County Government

Located in the Lower Piedmont region of Upstate South Carolina, Greenwood possesses quintessential small-town charm combined with the progressive and active environment of a larger city. Greenwood is home to Lake Greenwood, with more than 200 miles of fresh water shoreline, and boasts a mild climate that provides year-round recreation activities. Our county also is home to Lander University, multiple challenging and beautiful golf courses, vibrant annual festivals and a charming Uptown. Southern Living magazine named Greenwood one of the “15 Affordable Small Towns We Love” and Country Living ranked Greenwood as one of the top “25 Small Like Towns We’re Obsessed With.” Greenwood has something for everyone with rich cultural offerings, excellent schools, first-class healthcare, affordable cost of living and so much more – making it a great place to work and live.