North Carolina
Oak City is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 472. Residents earn $60,739 per year, which is 19% below the national average.
Based on current data, Oak City receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times, high obesity rates. Oak City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Oak City is $60,739, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. Only 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Oak City is $87,400, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
7.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Oak City enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 96.9% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.1% |
| 77% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $60,739 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,436 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $742 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $49,342 |
| Unemployment | 1.0% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.5% |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 494 |
| County GDP | $808M |
| Restaurants | 44 |
| Healthcare | 63 |
| Retail | 81 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,589 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.96% |
| Commute Time | 37.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 9.6% |
| Census Median | $87,400 |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $80,762 |
| Census Median Rent | $950 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 23.8% |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 42.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,589 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.96% |
| Obesity | 43.6% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 15.3% |
| Heart Disease | 6.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.3% |
| Asthma | 12.6% |
| COPD | 8.6% |
| Stroke | 4.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.9% |
| Depression | 24.7% |
| Mental Distress | 20.7% |
| Physical Distress | 15.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.6% |
| Premature Death | 14,543/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 69.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 63 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 53.2 inches |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 83 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 472/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9625°N, 77.3051°W |
| County FIPS | 37117 |
Winner: Republican by 10.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 7.0% |
| 79% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 472/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 84.8% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 63 |
| Restaurants | 44 |
| Retail Stores | 81 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 37.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 9.6% |