Oak Island, Texas

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Population in 2010: 363.
Males: 193  (53.4%)
Females: 170  (46.6%)
Median resident age:

54.4 years
Texas median age:

35.6 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $105,012
Oak Island:

$105,012
TX:

$72,284

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $43,320

Oak Island CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $323,074
Oak Island:

$323,074
TX:

$275,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $433,740; detached houses: $435,098
March 2022 cost of living index in Oak Island: 86.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 52.0%
(35.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

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  • Races in Oak Island, TX (2022)
    • 17867.9%White alone
    • 7227.5%Hispanic
    • 83.1%Two or more races

Races in Oak Island detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: Italian (16.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Baytown, TX (17.6 miles , pop. 66,430).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Houston, TX (42.3 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Anahuac, TX (2.7 miles ),
Beach City, TX (3.3 miles ),
Cove, TX (3.6 miles ),
Bolivar Peninsula, TX (3.8 miles ),
Old River-Winfree, TX (4.1 miles ),
Baytown, TX (4.2 miles ),
Mont Belvieu, TX (4.2 miles ),
Morgan's Point, TX (4.3 miles )

Latitude: 29.66 N, Longitude: 94.69 W

Distribution of median household income in Oak Island, TX in 2022
Distribution of house value in Oak Island, TX in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.0%
Texas:

3.5%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 76.0. This is about average.

City:

76.0
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 4.93. This is about average. Closest monitor was 18.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

4.93
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2020 was 0.156. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 18.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.156
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 23.2. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 1.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

23.2
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 9.46. This is about average. Closest monitor was 20.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.46
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Oak Island-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Texas state average. It is 68% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/12/1961, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 24.2 miles away from the Oak Island place center killed 8 people and injured 200 people.

On 11/21/1992, a category F4 tornado 31.6 miles away from the place center injured 16 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Oak Island-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Texas state average. It is 41% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/17/2012 at 08:12:00, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 157.8 miles away from the city center
On 10/20/2011 at 12:24:41, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 211.8 miles away from Oak Island center
On 9/2/2013 at 23:51:15, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MW, Depth: 2.9 mi) earthquake occurred 156.3 miles away from Oak Island center
On 9/2/2013 at 21:52:38, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 159.7 miles away from the city center
On 1/25/2013 at 07:01:19, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 152.7 miles away from Oak Island center
On 4/9/1993 at 12:29:19, a magnitude 4.3 (4.1 MB, 4.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 215.5 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Chambers County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 7

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 9, Storms: 3, Floods: 2, Fire: 1, Flash Flood: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Oak Island:

  • BAYSIDE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 7 miles away; ANAHUAC, TX)
  • ANAHUAC HEALTHCARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; ANAHUAC, TX)
  • INNOVATIVE HEALTH SERVICES INC (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; ANAHUAC, TX)
  • SHILOH GROUP LIVING CENTER I (Hospital, about 16 miles away; BAYTOWN, TX)
  • OLIVE LIVING CENTER (Hospital, about 16 miles away; BAYTOWN, TX)

Airports located in Oak Island:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Oak Island:

  • Lee College (about 18 miles; Baytown, TX; Full-time enrollment: 4,278)
  • The University of Texas Medical Branch (about 25 miles; Galveston, TX; FT enrollment: 2,314)
  • University of Houston-Clear Lake (about 26 miles; Houston, TX; FT enrollment: 5,833)
  • San Jacinto Community College (about 26 miles; Pasadena, TX; FT enrollment: 13,517)
  • College of the Mainland (about 27 miles; Texas City, TX; FT enrollment: 2,739)
  • Alvin Community College (about 38 miles; Alvin, TX; FT enrollment: 3,953)
  • University of Houston (about 40 miles; Houston, TX; FT enrollment: 31,888)

Points of interest:

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Park in Oak Island: Beason Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Chambers County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.9 people
Texas:

2.8 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

70.6%
Whole state:

69.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

6.3%
Whole state:

6.0%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Oak Island:

Marital status in Oak Island, TX
  • Never married: 16.8%
  • Now married: 38.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 11.4%
  • Divorced: 33.7%

For population 25 years and over in Oak Island:

  • High school or higher: 91.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

2.4
Texas average:

14.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Oak Island, TX (based on Chambers County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant4,40528
Catholic3,9263
Mainline Protestant2,1699
Other32
Black Protestant-1
None24,593-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 10
Chambers County:

3.48 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.47 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 7
Chambers County:

2.44 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 19
Chambers County:

6.61 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

3.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 17
Chambers County:

5.92 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

6.13 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Chambers County:

9.4%
Texas:

8.9%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.3%
State:

26.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

14.0%
Texas:

15.7%

Strongest AM radio stations in Oak Island:

  • KTRH (740 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KGOL (1180 AM; 50 kW; HUMBLE, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KYST (920 AM; 5 kW; TEXAS CITY, TX; Owner: HISPANIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KILE (1560 AM; 50 kW; BELLAIRE, TX; Owner: THE RAFTT CORPORATION)
  • KWWJ (1360 AM; 5 kW; BAYTOWN, TX; Owner: SALT OF THE EARTH BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KLAT (1010 AM; 10 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION ("TLC"))
  • KSEV (700 AM; 15 kW; TOMBALL, TX; Owner: LIBERMAN BROADCASTING OF HOUSTON LICENSE CORP.)
  • KXYZ (1320 AM; 5 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: BLAYA INC.)
  • KPRC (950 AM; 5 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKHT (1070 AM; 10 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: SOUTH TEXAS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KILT (610 AM; 5 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: TEXAS INFINITY BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KEYH (850 AM; 10 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: LIBERMAN BROADCASTING OF HOUSTON LICENSE CORP.)
  • KJOJ (880 AM; 10 kW; CONROE, TX; Owner: LIBERMAN BROADCASTING OF HOUSTON LICENSE CORP.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Oak Island:

  • KOBT (100.7 FM; WINNIE, TX; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION ("TLC"))
  • KQBU-FM (93.3 FM; PORT ARTHUR, TX; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION ("TLC"))
  • KQQK (107.9 FM; BEAUMONT, TX; Owner: LIBERMAN BROADCASTING OF HOUSTON LICENSE CORP.)
  • KTJM (98.5 FM; PORT ARTHUR, TX; Owner: LIBERMAN BROADCASTING OF HOUSTON LICENSE CORP.)
  • KLDE (107.5 FM; LAKE JACKSON, TX; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KOVE-FM (106.5 FM; GALVESTON, TX; Owner: HBC LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KMJQ (102.1 FM; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • KBXX (97.9 FM; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • KHJZ-FM (95.7 FM; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: TEXAS INFINITY BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KHMX (96.5 FM; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KILT-FM (100.3 FM; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: TEXAS INFINITY BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KKBQ-FM (92.9 FM; PASADENA, TX; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KLOL (101.1 FM; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KODA (99.1 FM; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KTBZ-FM (94.5 FM; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KRBE (104.1 FM; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: KRBE LICO, INC.)
  • KUHF (88.7 FM; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM)
  • KKRW (93.7 FM; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KRWP (97.5 FM; BEAUMONT, TX; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • KSTB (101.5 FM; CRYSTAL BEACH, TX; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)

TV broadcast stations around Oak Island:

  • KJIB-LP (Channel 5; CLEAR LAKE CITY, TX; Owner: FAR EASTERN TELECASTERS)
  • KTMD (Channel 48; GALVESTON, TX; Owner: TELEMUNDO OF TEXAS PARTNERSHIP, LP)
  • KLTJ (Channel 22; GALVESTON, TX; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • KHOU-TV (Channel 11; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: KHOU-TV, L.P.)
  • KPRC-TV (Channel 2; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: POST-NEWSWEEK STATIONS, HOUSTON, LP)
  • KAZH (Channel 57; BAYTOWN, TX; Owner: KAZH LICENSE, LLC)
  • K09VO (Channel 9; BEAUMONT, TX; Owner: BEAUMONT BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KRIV (Channel 26; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • KNWS-TV (Channel 51; KATY, TX; Owner: JOHNSON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KHWB (Channel 39; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: KHWB, INC.)
  • KTRK-TV (Channel 13; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: KTRK TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KPXB (Channel 49; CONROE, TX; Owner: PAXSON HOUSTON LICENSE, INC.)
  • KXLN-TV (Channel 45; ROSENBERG, TX; Owner: KXLN LICENSE PARTNERSHIP, L.P.)
  • KFTH (Channel 67; ALVIN, TX; Owner: TELEFUTURA HOUSTON LLC)
  • KTBU (Channel 55; CONROE, TX; Owner: HUMANITY INTERESTED MEDIA, INC.)
  • KTXH (Channel 20; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • KZJL (Channel 61; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: KZJL LICENSE CORP.)
  • KETH (Channel 14; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL TV, INC.)
  • KUHT (Channel 8; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM)
  • KVDO-LP (Channel 69; CLEAR LAKE, TX; Owner: FAR EASTERN TELECASTERS)
  • KBPX-LP (Channel 33; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LPTV, INC.)
  • KVQT-LP (Channel 24; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: C. DOWEN JOHNSON)
  • KHMV-LP (Channel 28; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF THE GULF COAST, A CALIFORNIA LP)
  • KVVV-LP (Channel 53; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: KAZH LICENSE, LLC)
  • K30CV (Channel 30; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: BROADCASTING SYSTEMS, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 23ft / 7.4mTotal length
  • 900Total average daily traffic
  • 900Total future (year 2035) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Shady Glen Between Loneoak & Meredino Dr (Lat: 29.650778 Lon: -94.669083), Call Sign: WZX325, Licensee ID: L00885533,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.550 MHz, Grant Date: 09/22/2004, Expiration Date: 06/12/2014, Cancellation Date: 08/16/2014, Registrant: Thornton Marine Service Inc, Winnie, TX 77665, Phone: (409) 296-4814

  • Oak Island, E. Side Hwy16, 11.5km S Jct Hwy 1518/1601, 2.4kmw (Lat: 29.129972 Lon: -98.590528), Type: Tower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Overall height: 60.6 m, Call Sign: WPEI404,
    Assigned Frequencies: 48.3200 MHz, Grant Date: 06/07/1999, Expiration Date: 08/03/2004, Cancellation Date: 06/28/2004, Certifier: David L Grubbs, Registrant: Utc Spectrum Services, 200 North Glebe Rd. #1000, Arlington, VA 22203, Phone: (703) 558-2214, Fax: (703) 558-0523, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • OAKS, E Side Hwy 16, 11.5 Km S Jct Hwy 1518/1604, 2.4 Km W (Lat: 29.129972 Lon: -98.590528), Type: Tower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Overall height: 60.6 m, Call Sign: WPUC269,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6795.00 MHz, 6745.00 MHz, Grant Date: 12/18/2021, Expiration Date: 02/01/2032, Certifier: Darrell Klimitchek, Registrant: Allgeier Martin & Associates Inc, 2820 S Range Line Road, Joplin, MO 64803-2627, Phone: (417) 624-5703, Fax: (417) 624-7558, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Oak Island, TX
  • 100.0%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Oak Island, TX
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Oak Island compared to Texas state average:

  • Median house value above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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