At a Glance
Median Income
$36,607
$24,720 per capita
Home Value
$80,000
Zillow: $137,039
Median Rent
$1,125/mo
39.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.3%
74.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
15.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
18.8% smoking rate
How Olar Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Olar's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Olar a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Olar residents earn a median household income of $36,607 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,720. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 307 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Olar is $80,000 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $137,039. Median rent is $1,125/month, with 39.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Education
15.3% of adults in Olar hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
74.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Olar has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population188
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density238/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans11.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$36,607
Per Capita$24,720
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty15.4%
County GDP$510M
Avg Weekly Wage$904
Housing
A+
Home Value$80,000
Rent$1,125
Ownership70.8%
Zillow$137,039
Housing Units124
Rent Burden39.6%
Health
Obesity41.1%
Diabetes14.8%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death15,722/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain48.7 in/yr
Elevation206 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.3%
High School+74.6%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute31 min
Broadband76.9%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Olar was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Barnwell Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.