Oakland, SC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
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
901 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
29.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$61,875 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
19.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$109,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$525 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$790 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Sumter County
7
Sumter Metro Area
7
South Carolina
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Sumter County
7
Sumter Metro Area
7
South Carolina
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 45
Feb 4 0 49
Mar 4 0 56
Apr 3 0 64
May 3 0 72
Jun 5 0 79
Jul 5 0 82
Aug 5 0 80
Sep 4 0 75
Oct 3 0 65
Nov 3 0 56
Dec 3 0 47

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right.

Liberal (47%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 48%
Hillary Clinton 49%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, SC State Senate District 35, SC State House District 50, SC
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Schools

Oakland Primary
<1 miles, S
Shaw Heights Elementary
<1 miles, SE • 2.8 star
High Hills Elementary
1 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Cherryvale Elementary
3 miles, S • 1 star
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Colleges

University of South Carolina-Sumter
8 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Central Carolina Technical College
8 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Sumter Beauty College
9 miles, SE • 1 star
Morris College
9 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Prisma Heath Tuomey Hospital
10 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Kershawhealth
19 miles, N • 4.1 star
McLeod Health Clarendon
26 miles, S • 4.1 star
Providence Health
28 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Columbia Metropolitan Airport
36 miles, W • 1.4 star
Florence Regional Airport
46 miles, E • 1 star
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