The Town FilesOak Park, Georgia
Town in Emanuel County · population 512 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $78,200
- Household income
- $48,750
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 36.9
Oak Park is a town of 512 people in Emanuel County, Georgia. The median home is worth $78,200, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for retirees than 77% of Georgia towns.
How Oak Park ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Oak Park is worth $78,200, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 1.6 times the median household income of $48,750, which is more affordable than 97% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $904 a month. 74.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Oak Park | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $78,200 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $904 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $48,750 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.6× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 74.7% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1985 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.5% | — |
Who lives in Oak Park
| People | Oak Park | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.9 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.0% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 32.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.5% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 24.5% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 11.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.7% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 28.7 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.5% | 88.0% |
Weather in Oak Park
July highs average 92.3°F and January lows 39.1°F. About 47.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 82 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 24 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Oak Park since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on May 11, 2008 about 10.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 5, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 11 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on February 14, 1984.
Severe weather in Emanuel County since 1996
Emanuel County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3607: Hurricane Debby |
| September 7, 2023 | Hurricane | DR-4738: Hurricane Idalia |
Jobs and pay in Emanuel County
Emanuel County had 7,062 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,582 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Oak Park itself the ACS puts it at 7.9%.
Towns near Oak Park
- Lyons, GA11.0 mi · 4,239 people · home $122,000
- Vidalia, GA11.5 mi · 10,785 people · home $158,500
- Swainsboro, GA15.3 mi · 7,425 people · home $109,300
- Metter, GA15.4 mi · 4,004 people · home $156,300
- Soperton, GA15.8 mi · 2,889 people · home $69,900
- Twin City, GA17.8 mi · 1,642 people · home $63,500
- Collins, GA17.9 mi · 540 people · home —
- Ailey, GA19.1 mi · 519 people · home $124,300
Oak Park questions
Is Oak Park, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Oak Park scores better for retirees than 77% of Georgia towns and quieter than 58%. 11.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.9).
How much does a house cost in Oak Park?
The median owner-occupied home in Oak Park is valued at $78,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $48,750, so homes cost about 1.6 times income. Median rent is $904 a month.
What is the weather like in Oak Park?
July highs average 92.3°F and January lows 39.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does Oak Park get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Oak Park since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on May 11, 2008. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)