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Oakwood

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Oakwood

Total population

5,862

Median home value

$306,700

24%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$67,917

Oakwood$68k
National$74k

Founded

1896

Elevation353 m
Land area13.08 km²
Weather82°F · Sunny
Coordinates34.22°, -83.88°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Founded
1896
Elevation
353 m
Area
13.08 km²
Official website
www.cityofoakwood.net

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Oakwood is a city in Hall County, Georgia, United States. It is part of the Gainesville, Georgia Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 4,822 at the 2020 census, up from 3,970 in 2010. Oakwood is home to the University of North Georgia Gainesville Campus and Wayne Farms.

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History & geography

Geography

Oakwood is located southwest of the center of Hall County. It is bordered to the northeast by the city of Gainesville, the county seat, and to the southwest by the city of Flowery Branch. Interstate 985 travels through the southeastern part of Oakwood, with access from Exits 16 and 17. Via I-985 it is southwest to downtown Atlanta. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which , or 0.12%, are water.

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Demographics & economy

Median age
31.8
Median home value
$306,700
Housing units
2,477
Poverty rate
8.1%
Unemployment
3%

Race & ethnicity

White
56.4%
Black
10.9%
Asian
1.7%
Hispanic
29.3%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude
34.2221
Longitude
-83.8849
Water area
0.01 mi²
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

This Afternoon
82°F
Sunny
Tonight
55°F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
83°F
Sunny
Sunday Night
54°F
Mostly Clear
Monday
84°F
Sunny
Monday Night
56°F
Clear

Forecast for Oakwood, GA from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure
34.2%
Diabetes
12.1%
Adult obesity
33.1%
Binge drinking
15%
Adult smoking
15.2%
No leisure activity
29%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Total
38
Elementary
22
Middle
7
High
9
Other
0

Largest nearby schools

  • Gainesville High School
    High · Gainesville · 2,294 students · 17.8:1 ratio
  • Flowery Branch High
    High · Flowery Branch · 1,363 students · 16.6:1 ratio
  • Johnson High School
    High · Gainesville · 1,290 students · 13.9:1 ratio
  • Chestatee High School
    High · Gainesville · 1,244 students · 15.7:1 ratio
  • West Hall High School
    High · Oakwood · 1,241 students · 16.1:1 ratio
  • Cherokee Bluff High School
    High · Flowery Branch · 1,151 students · 17.2:1 ratio
  • South Hall Middle School
    Middle · Gainesville · 955 students · 12.4:1 ratio
  • Chestatee Middle School
    Middle · Gainesville · 895 students · 13:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).

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Geography & sun

Avg solar (kWh/m²/day)
4.5
Annual solar (kWh/m²)
1,642

Elevation, sunrise/sunset and daylight from Open-Meteo. Solar climatology from NASA POWER.

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Public attention

Wikipedia views (last 30 days)
518
Avg daily Wikipedia views
17
Attention level
Obscure

Pageview totals from the Wikimedia Pageviews API.

Books about Oakwood

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Events

Sources

  • • Wikipedia
  • • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
  • • NOAA National Weather Service
  • • Wikidata
  • • NCES via Urban Institute Education Data Portal
  • • CDC PLACES
  • • Open-Meteo / sunrise-sunset.org
  • • Wikipedia Pageviews API
  • • Open Library