Oak City, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
472 332.4M (US)
Median Age
50.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
84.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
7.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,739 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
38 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$87,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$565 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$565 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
32.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Martin County
1
North Carolina
1
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Martin County
2
North Carolina
2
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 41
Feb 3 1 44
Mar 4 0 51
Apr 3 0 60
May 3 0 67
Jun 4 0 76
Jul 5 0 79
Aug 5 0 78
Sep 5 0 72
Oct 3 0 62
Nov 3 0 53
Dec 3 1 44

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 64% of residents leaning left and 35% leaning right.

Liberal (64%) (35%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 36%
Hillary Clinton 63%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, NC State Senate District 3, NC State House District 23, NC
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Schools

Edna Andrews Elementary
6 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Hobgood Academy
7 miles, NW • 1 star
South Creek Middle
8 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Martin Community College
15 miles, SE • 1 star
Edgecombe Community College
16 miles, W • 1.4 star
East Carolina University
25 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Vidant Edgecombe Hospital
14 miles, W • 4.1 star
Martin General Hospital
16 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Vidant Bertie Hospital
21 miles, E • 5 star
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Airports

Pitt-Greenville Airport
23 miles, SW • 1 star
Albert J Ellis Airport
80 miles, SW • 1 star
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