Oak Island, NC

Living in Oak Island

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Bikeability 27
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Walkability 1
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Commute 56
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Public Transit 4
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Affordability 48
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Public Safety 98
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Airports 19
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Hospitals 52
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Colleges 17
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Schools 43
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Residents

7.9k Population +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

$73k Median 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

$256k Median Home Value -$51k (2010–19)
30% Built 2000 or Later
$852 Median 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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Oak Island, NC

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Private Schools

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Colleges

Colleges near Oak Island, NC

Hospitals

Hospitals near Oak Island, NC

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Airports

Airports near Oak Island, NC

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Albert J Ellis Airport
66 miles, NE
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