OconeeGA
A town of 173, settled in 1842.
Is Oconee a good place to live?
Oconee’s median age is 61.4 years, above both Georgia’s towns (36.5 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). No town among the 264 in Georgia we compare has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Oconee. Oconee’s trail density is 1.0 miles per square mile, against 0.3 in Georgia’s towns and 0.4 across U.S. towns. Oconee has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
173 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Oconee: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Oconee, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Oconee.
Oconee faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 79% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
About one in three of Oconee’s working residents commute to Sandersville
Most working residents leave Oconee for work: only 0% work in town. 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line in Oconee. The top destinations are Sandersville (33%), Tennille (9%) and Augusta (8%).
| Oconee | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 2.9% | 15% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $59,000 | $63,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
A typical July afternoon in Oconee is hotter than in the typical Georgia or U.S. town
Oconee’s July high is 93°F. Oconee has mild winters and hot summers.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Oconee stands out in Georgia and nationally, with more of its adults who have diabetes
25% of Oconee adults have diabetes. Of the 262 Georgia towns we compare, none has a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Oconee. 19% of Oconee adults have been diagnosed with depression.
| Oconee | Georgia towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 14% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 14% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 10% | 14% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 56% | 38% | 35% |
| What stands out | Oconee | GA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 10% | 14.5% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 87.1% | 77.4% |
| More adults with heart disease | 13.8% | 6.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Oconee has set aside 0% of its land for conservation
1.1 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves.
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Oconee
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Oconee
About 0 of every 100 Oconee residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Georgia.
100% of working residents leave Oconee for work
Where Oconee’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Oconee
City in Georgia, United States
Oconee is a city in Washington County, Georgia, United States. The population was 197 in 2020.
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- Area
- 1.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 230 ft
- ZIP code
- 31067
- Area code
- 478
Questions about Oconee
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Oconee, GA a good place to live?
Oconee has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.