At a Glance
Median Income
$61,875
$34,015 per capita
Home Value
$109,500
Zillow: $217,427
Bachelor's Degree+
29.0%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
8.5%
30.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
13.1% smoking rate
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+
3.5 / 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 8.5% (136% 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.
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 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population901
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density1,325/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans31.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$61,875
Per Capita$34,015
Unemployment8.5%
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%
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death13,356/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain46.2 in/yr
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.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 163 Mbps.
There are 178 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.