Danwood is a small town of 470 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $111,563
.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Danwood stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Danwood is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Danwood city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 88.0
Danwood's overall cost of living index is 88.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Danwood costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Danwood, SC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$136,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
81.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$111,563
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Higher than Average
Danwood's violent crime rate is 699.2 per 100,000 residents
— 84% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
699.2 /100k
Property Crime
3024.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Danwood is served primarily by Florence 01.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Danwood, SC
National Avg
School District
Florence 01
—
Elementary Schools
14
—
Middle Schools
4
—
High Schools
4
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Danwood sees average highs of 57.1°F in January
and 92.0°F in July,
with 49.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.4 inches of snow per year.
Danwood's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Danwood roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $136,600 and median rent is N/A/month.
Danwood's violent crime rate is 699.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3024.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Danwood are operated by Florence 01.
The district has 14 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1. 14.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Danwood, SC has a population of 470, a median household income of $111,563, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Danwood averages 57.1°F in January and 92.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.7 inches
with about 0.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Danwood, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 29541.
The population of Danwood, South Carolina is 470 with a median age of 43.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Danwood: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $136,600, median household income $111,563, crime index 168 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Danwood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.