At a Glance
Median Income
$65,000
$27,097 per capita
Home Value
$101,900
Zillow: $210,932
Median Rent
$900/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.0%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
16.1% 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?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oconee residents earn a median household income of $65,000 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,097. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 706 business establishments, including 80 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oconee is $101,900 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $210,932. Median rent is $900/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Education
14.0% of adults in Oconee hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oconee has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population185
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density514/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans11.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$65,000
Per Capita$27,097
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$1,970M
Avg Weekly Wage$982
Housing
A+
Home Value$101,900
Rent$900
Ownership87.5%
Zillow$210,932
Housing Units83
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,451/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain42.3 in/yr
Elevation668 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.0%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute23 min
Broadband78.8%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Oconee was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.