At a Glance
Median Income
$61,875
$34,015 per capita
Home Value
$109,500
Zillow: $217,427
Violent Crime
789/100K
4,676/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.0%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
30.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
308 sunny days/yr
How Oakland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oakland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oakland a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oakland residents earn a median household income of $61,875 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,015. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,305 business establishments, including 178 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oakland is $109,500 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $217,427. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Oakland reports 789 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 108% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,676/100K.
Education
29.0% of adults in Oakland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% below the national average).
96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oakland has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population901
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density1,325/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans31.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$61,875
Per Capita$34,015
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty30.5%
County GDP$6,288M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024
Housing
A+
Home Value$109,500
Rent
Ownership60.6%
Zillow$217,427
Housing Units588
Rent Burden41.1%
Crime
F
Violent789/100K
Property4,676/100K
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death13,356/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain48.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation288 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.0%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+20.4%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Commute36 min
Broadband98.4%
Internet Speed163 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Oakland was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Hartsville Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 163 Mbps.
There are 178 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.
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