At a Glance
Median Income
$36,902
$34,601 per capita
Home Value
$153,300
Zillow: $170,909
Median Rent
$1,040/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,282/100K
2,479/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
2.5%
78.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
14.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Oyster Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oyster Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oyster Creek 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
Oyster Creek residents earn a median household income of $36,902 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,601. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,858 business establishments, including 727 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oyster Creek is $153,300 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $170,909. Median rent is $1,040/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Safety & Crime
Oyster Creek reports 1,282 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 237% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,479/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
2.5% of adults in Oyster Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(93% below the national average).
78.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oyster Creek has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,097
Median Age49.3 yrs
Density577/mi²
Male / Female58% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$36,902
Per Capita$34,601
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty14.9%
County GDP$23,376M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,312
Housing
A
Home Value$153,300
Rent$1,040
Ownership79.6%
Zillow$170,909
Housing Units706
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent1,282/100K
Property2,479/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault1,282/100K
Burglary598/100K
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,616/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain49.9 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation4 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.5%
High School+78.2%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute19 min
Broadband58.9%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Oyster Creek was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Texas Gulf Coast Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
31.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
There are 727 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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