Oak Island, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Chambers County County

1.4 /5.0
F Poor
281 Population 234/sq mi density
69°F Avg Temperature
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Oak Island, TX

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
4.4%
87% below
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
59.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
5% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F

How Oak Island Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Oak Island's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Poverty
480%
Bachelor's
13%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Oak Island a Good Place to Live?

F
1.4 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

4.4% of adults in Oak Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below the national average). 88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Oak Island has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population281
Median Age67.3 yrs
Density234/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born16.7%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$24,336
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty59.5%
County GDP$3,740M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,480

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership80.6%
Zillow$257,623
Housing Units134
Rent Burden23.6%

Health

Obesity33.7%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,173/100K

Climate

Avg Temp69°F
Rain59.7 in/yr
Elevation6 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.4%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Broadband41.9%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Oak Island was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is Scholes International At Galveston (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.7% of the population has a disability.
16.7% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.