Oakwood, Hickory, NC
Living in Oakwood
Bikeability5
Walkability7
Commute75
Public Transit9
Affordability100
Public Safety89
Airports66
Hospitals59
Colleges30
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools38
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
5.9kPopulation+3 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
59%Family Households+8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black14%
Caucasian66%
Hispanic or Latino17%
Multiracial1%
Education
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector80%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab1%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$132kMedian Home Value-$27k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$498Median Monthly Rent+$41 (2010–19)
45%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached48%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier14%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K6%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity54%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas2%
Utility gas42%
Crime
Violent Crime in Oakwood
United States45
North Carolina20
Hickory Metro Area13
Catawba County11
Property Crime in Oakwood
United States48
North Carolina30
Hickory Metro Area35
Catawba County28
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump56%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 4 | 2 |
| Feb | 39 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 38 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Oakwood
Inland Flooding47
Tornado17
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Oakwood, Hickory, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Oakwood, Hickory, NC
Cornerstone Christian Academy
0 miles, SE
University Christian High School
1 miles, E
Hickory Christian Academy
3 miles, N
Tabernacle Christian School
3 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Oakwood, Hickory, NC
Lenoir-Rhyne University
1 miles, E
Davidson College
33 miles, SE
Belmont Abbey College
37 miles, SE
Appalachian State University
38 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Oakwood, Hickory, NC
Frye Regional Medical Center
0 miles, SE
Catawba Valley Medical Center
5 miles, SE
Caldwell Memorial Hospital
16 miles, NW
Carolinas Healthcare System-Blue Ridge
18 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Oakwood, Hickory, NC
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
43 miles, SE
Asheville Regional Airport
71 miles, W
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
77 miles, SW
Tri-Cities Airport
78 miles, NW