The Town FilesOconee County, South Carolina
80,469 people. The median home is worth $237,100 (typical South Carolina town: $183,100) and the median household earns $62,388.
Towns in Oconee County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seneca | 8,850 | $240,000 | $52,022 | 39.6 |
| Walhalla | 4,072 | $171,900 | $36,327 | 40.9 |
| Keowee Key | 2,716 | $556,000 | $124,788 | 65.6 |
People and housing
| Oconee County | Typical South Carolina town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $237,100 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $881 | $937 |
| Median household income | $62,388 | $53,875 |
| Median age | 47.3 | 40.0 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.7% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.6% | 17.8% |
Jobs and pay
25,478 jobs in 2024, average pay $57,970 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 540 storm events in Oconee County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Oconee County has been included in 24 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| 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 |
| August 31, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3597: Hurricane Idalia |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).