At a Glance
Median Income
$58,393
$22,565 per capita
Home Value
$139,600
Zillow: $317,434
Median Rent
$733/mo
24.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.5%
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
18.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.3%
20.6% smoking rate
How Oliver Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oliver's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oliver a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oliver residents earn a median household income of $58,393 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,565. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,922 business establishments, including 159 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oliver is $139,600 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $317,434. Median rent is $733/month, with 24.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
4.5% of adults in Oliver hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(87% below the national average).
86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oliver has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population244
Median Age53.8 yrs
Density262/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$58,393
Per Capita$22,565
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty18.5%
County GDP$3,815M
Avg Weekly Wage$906
Housing
A+
Home Value$139,600
Rent$733
Ownership73.1%
Zillow$317,434
Housing Units99
Rent Burden24.3%
Health
Obesity42.3%
Diabetes16.3%
Smoking20.6%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death9,168/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain47.0 in/yr
Elevation95 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.5%
High School+86.6%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute31 min
Broadband82.1%
Internet Speed313 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Oliver was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Savannah/Hilton Head International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 313 Mbps.
There are 159 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.