Oconee County
City in South Carolina, United States
Overview
Oconee County, situated in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in northwestern South Carolina, features stunning lakes, waterfalls, and charming small towns. With a blend of outdoor adventure, cultural heritage, and Southern hospitality, it's an ideal destination for nature lovers and those seeking a relaxed pace.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
South Carolina
Population
78,607
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
34.75°, -83.07°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,365
Local Cost
$1,510
Local Income
$3,500
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
13.5°C
Summer Avg
23.0°C
Winter Avg
3.6°C
Record High
39.1°C
Record Low
-17.6°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1441 mm
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
2
Parks
3
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CEU
Distance
19 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 80/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.