Oakland, South Carolina

About Oakland

Set in the central part of South Carolina, Oakland is a small unincorporated community.

Officially, Oakland is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 0.68 square miles.

📰 Local News

Read the latest South Carolina headlines on our news site, Bless News Daily.

What Makes Oakland Unique

• One of 19 places in the US named Oakland — but the South Carolina one has a character all its own.
• An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
• Part of the fabric of South Carolina — one of 475 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Oakland

Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Oakland

• Georgio's Famous Pizza — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Oakland

• Buckeye Park reviews ★
• Elder Park reviews ★
• Elm Park reviews ★
• North Sycamore Park reviews ★
• South Sycamore Park reviews ★
• Sycamore Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Oakland

• High Hills Elementary
• Shaw Heights Elementary

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🌤️ Current Weather

Full forecast →

Source: National Weather Service

🗺️ Map of Oakland

🏘️ Nearby Communities