The Town FilesChickasaw Point, South Carolina
Community in Oconee County · population 718 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $350,700
- Household income
- $84,875
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 64.7
Chickasaw Point is a community of 718 people in Oconee County, South Carolina. The median home is worth $350,700, above the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). It ranks better for a vacation home than 96% of South Carolina towns, quieter than 94% of South Carolina towns, better for retirees than 87% of South Carolina towns.
How Chickasaw Point ranks
Percentile among South Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of South Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Chickasaw Point is worth $350,700, above the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $84,875, which is more affordable than 30% of South Carolina towns. 93.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Chickasaw Point | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $350,700 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | — | $937 |
| Median household income | $84,875 | $53,875 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 93.6% | 68.0% |
| Median year built | 1997 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 26.7% | — |
Who lives in Chickasaw Point
| People | Chickasaw Point | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 64.7 | 40.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 49.0% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 12.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 58.1% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.7% | 17.8% |
| Veterans | 15.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.2% | — |
| Work from home | 32.5% | 6.8% |
| Average commute | 30.7 min | 25.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.5% | 87.8% |
Weather in Chickasaw Point
July highs average 88.7°F and January lows 33.6°F. About 49.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.3 inches of snow (typical South Carolina town: 0.8 in). Expect about 53 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 38 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Chickasaw Point since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical South Carolina town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on April 13, 2020 about 5.6 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 5 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 13, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 44 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on April 27, 2012.
Severe weather in Oconee County since 1996
Oconee County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4908: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3632: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 29, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4829: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3619: Hurricane Helene |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3606: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Oconee County
Oconee County had 25,478 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,970 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Chickasaw Point itself the ACS puts it at 0.9%.
Towns near Chickasaw Point
- Gumlog, GA2.7 mi · 2,358 people · home $245,000
- Fair Play, SC5.4 mi · 704 people · home $222,500
- Lavonia, GA7.2 mi · 2,143 people · home $198,100
- Westminster, SC9.1 mi · 2,353 people · home $178,100
- Reed Creek, GA11.3 mi · 2,724 people · home $342,900
- Seneca, SC11.9 mi · 8,850 people · home $240,000
- Utica, SC13.0 mi · 1,347 people · home $145,400
- Canon, GA13.5 mi · 643 people · home $118,300
Chickasaw Point questions
Is Chickasaw Point, South Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Chickasaw Point scores better for retirees than 87% of South Carolina towns and quieter than 94%. 49.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 64.7).
How much does a house cost in Chickasaw Point?
The median owner-occupied home in Chickasaw Point is valued at $350,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $84,875, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Chickasaw Point?
July highs average 88.7°F and January lows 33.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.0 inches of precipitation a year and 1.3 inches of snow.
Does Chickasaw Point get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Chickasaw Point since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on April 13, 2020. The typical South Carolina 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)