Oak City, NC
Living in Oak City
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute25
Public Transit1
Affordability89
Public Safety95
Airports28
Hospitals31
Colleges17
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
257Population+44 (2010–19)
53 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
9%College-Educated-5% (2010–19)
46%Family Households-13% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years9%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Black64%
Caucasian35%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Education
Less than high school21%
High school graduate30%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household46%
Householder living alone42%
Householder not living alone13%
Economy
$40kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty+17% (2010–19)
34 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K41%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K3%
Employers
Government1%
Private sector84%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance23%
Factory and transportation46%
Mgt, science, and arts9%
Sales and office7%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van85%
Motorcycle8%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$84kMedian Home Value+$14k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$336Median Monthly Rent+$29 (2010–19)
35%Owner-Occupied-27% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached85%
Mobile home14%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier27%
Home Value
Less than $50K37%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K12%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity22%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas71%
Crime
Violent Crime in Oak City
United States45
North Carolina20
Martin County11
Property Crime in Oak City
United States48
North Carolina30
Martin County23
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (64%)(35%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton63%
Donald Trump36%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Mar | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 44 | 3 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Oak City
Excessive Heat12
Inland Flooding71
Tornado44
Coastal Flooding4
Hurricane Force Winds4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Oak City, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Oak City, NC
Hobgood Academy
7 miles, NW
Bethel Assembly Christian Academy
23 miles, NE
Calvary Christian Academy
23 miles, S
Third Street Academy
24 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Oak City, NC
East Carolina University
25 miles, S
North Carolina Wesleyan College
27 miles, W
Chowan University
35 miles, N
Barton College
38 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Oak City, NC
Our Community Hospital
14 miles, NW
Vidant Edgecombe Hospital
14 miles, W
Martin General Hospital
15 miles, SE
Vidant Bertie Hospital
21 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Oak City, NC
Pitt-Greenville Airport
23 miles, S
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport
63 miles, S
Albert J Ellis Airport
80 miles, S
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
83 miles, W