At a Glance
Median Income
$65,833
$27,790 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
7.8%
82.8% high school+
Unemployment
13.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
21.1% smoking rate
How Oconee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oconee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oconee a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oconee residents earn a median household income of $65,833 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,790. The unemployment rate stands at 13.2% (267% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 438 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Education
7.8% of adults in Oconee hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
82.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oconee has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population248
Median Age55.8 yrs
Density218/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$65,833
Per Capita$27,790
Unemployment13.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$867M
Avg Weekly Wage$956
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership84.7%
Zillow$137,345
Housing Units117
Rent Burden30.2%
Health
Obesity41.8%
Diabetes15.9%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death13,308/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain48.6 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation267 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+82.8%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score7.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 49%
Commute20 min
Broadband68.1%
Internet Speed100 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Oconee was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Baldwin County Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
28.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.