The Town FilesWellford, South Carolina
City in Spartanburg County · population 3,293 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $223,000
- Household income
- $57,338
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 28.8
Wellford is a city of 3,293 people in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. The median home is worth $223,000, above the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). It ranks better for cycling than 85% of South Carolina towns, more walkable than 84% of South Carolina towns.
How Wellford 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 Wellford is worth $223,000, above the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). Homes cost about 3.9 times the median household income of $57,338, which is more affordable than 34% of South Carolina towns. Median rent is $1,261 a month. 82.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Wellford | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $223,000 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $1,261 | $937 |
| Median household income | $57,338 | $53,875 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.9× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 82.0% | 68.0% |
| Median year built | 2002 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Wellford
| People | Wellford | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28.8 | 40.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.0% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 39.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.4% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.2% | 17.8% |
| Veterans | 1.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.6% | — |
| Work from home | 3.9% | 6.8% |
| Average commute | 22.5 min | 25.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.6% | 87.8% |
Weather in Wellford
July highs average 90.3°F and January lows 32.1°F. About 49.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.9 inches of snow (typical South Carolina town: 0.8 in). Expect about 48 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 54 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wellford since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical South Carolina town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 27, 1973 about 6.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on December 29, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 98 times; the largest was 3.50 inches on August 20, 1999.
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 Wellford itself the ACS puts it at 0.4%.
Public schools in Wellford
1 public school with 496 students, about 11.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellford Academy of Science and Technology | PK-4 | 496 | 11.3 |
Towns near Wellford
- Lyman, SC2.0 mi · 6,173 people · home $277,600
- Duncan, SC2.5 mi · 4,041 people · home $211,400
- Arcadia, SC6.5 mi · 3,246 people · home $116,800
- Inman, SC6.7 mi · 2,990 people · home $192,500
- Southern Shops, SC6.9 mi · 3,663 people · home $109,600
- Greer, SC7.0 mi · 35,308 people · home $288,700
- Saxon, SC7.9 mi · 3,896 people · home $90,000
- Hilltop, SC8.6 mi · 3,273 people · home $125,800
Wellford questions
Is Wellford, South Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Wellford scores better for retirees than 29% of South Carolina towns and quieter than 35%. 14.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 28.8).
How much does a house cost in Wellford?
The median owner-occupied home in Wellford is valued at $223,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $57,338, so homes cost about 3.9 times income. Median rent is $1,261 a month.
What is the weather like in Wellford?
July highs average 90.3°F and January lows 32.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.7 inches of precipitation a year and 3.9 inches of snow.
Does Wellford get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wellford since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 27, 1973. 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)