Oak Island, NC
Living in Oak Island
Bikeability27
Walkability1
Commute56
Public Transit4
Affordability48
Public Safety98
Airports19
Hospitals52
Colleges17
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools43
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
7.9kPopulation+1k (2010–19)
60 y Median Age+10 (2010–19)
38%College-Educated+14% (2010–19)
65%Family Households+8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years8%
15 to 34 years13%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years49%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate23%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree15%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$73kMedian Household Income+$26k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty
26 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector71%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office26%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Worked at home10%
Housing
$256kMedian Home Value-$51k (2010–19)
30%Built 2000 or Later
$852Median Monthly Rent+$128 (2010–19)
32%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200925%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198927%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K11%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity90%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas6%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas1%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Oak Island
United States45
North Carolina20
Myrtle Beach Metro Area47
Brunswick County4
Property Crime in Oak Island
United States48
North Carolina30
Myrtle Beach Metro Area68
Brunswick County8
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump61%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 7 | 0 |
| Sep | 74 | 7 | 0 |
| Oct | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 48 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Oak Island
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding49
Tornado20
Coastal Flooding19
Hurricane Force Winds4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Oak Island, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Oak Island, NC
Southport Christian School
1 miles, SW
L & L Montessori School
2 miles, SW
Holden Beach Christian Academy
15 miles, W
Wilmington Academy of Arts & Sciences
15 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Oak Island, NC
University of North Carolina Wilmington
22 miles, NE
Coastal Carolina University
56 miles, W
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
83 miles, NW
University of Mount Olive
87 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Oak Island, NC
J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital
2 miles, SE
Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center
14 miles, W
Wilmington Treatment Center
18 miles, NE
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
19 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Oak Island, NC
Wilmington International Airport
24 miles, N
Myrtle Beach International Airport
53 miles, W
Albert J Ellis Airport
66 miles, NE
Fayetteville Regional Airport-Grannis Field
86 miles, NW