Oconee County, SC
Living in Oconee County
Bikeability7
Walkability11
Commute50
Public Transit12
Affordability83
Public Safety68
Airports54
Hospitals68
Colleges27
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools35
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
78kPopulation+4.5k (2010–19)
46 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
26%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
68%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black7%
Caucasian84%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate29%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$49kMedian Household Income+$6.9k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector72%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$160kMedian Home Value+$33k (2010–19)
26%Built 2000 or Later
$530Median Monthly Rent+$114 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home22%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity68%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas9%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas18%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Oconee County
United States45
South Carolina43
Property Crime in Oconee County
United States48
South Carolina52
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (28%)(68%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump72%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 6 | 1 |
| Feb | 43 | 5 | 1 |
| Mar | 50 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 50 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 42 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Oconee County
Inland Flooding48
Tornado20
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Oconee County, SC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Oconee County, SC
Faith Christian School
2 miles, NW
Oconee Christian Academy
4 miles, SE
Foothills Christian School
6 miles, S
Trinity Baptist Preschool
8 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Oconee County, SC
Clemson University
14 miles, E
Southern Wesleyan University
17 miles, E
Toccoa Falls College
20 miles, SW
Anderson University
29 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Oconee County, SC
Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital
6 miles, SE
Stephens County Hospital
19 miles, SW
Ty Cobb Regional Medical Center, Llc
22 miles, S
Cannon Memorial Hospital
22 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Oconee County, SC
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
49 miles, E
Asheville Regional Airport
56 miles, NE
McGhee Tyson Airport
90 miles, NW
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
110 miles, SW