Nebraska
Oak is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 57. Residents earn $43,125 per year, which is 43% below the national average.
Based on current data, Oak receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Oak offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Oak is $43,125, 43% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 33.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Oak is $15,600, 94% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 39.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Oak experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.1 inches, including 23.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $43,125 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $18,614 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $982 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $76,884 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 33.3% |
| 169% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 262 |
| County GDP | $536M |
| Restaurants | 14 |
| Healthcare | 10 |
| Retail | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,850 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 18.27% |
| Commute Time | 13.5 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $15,600 |
| 94% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,850 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 18.27% |
| Insurance Rate | 44.2% |
| Premature Death | 6,893/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 33.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 10 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 31.1 inches |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 23.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,586 ft (483 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 380/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2382°N, 97.9036°W |
| County FIPS | 31169 |
Winner: Republican by 60.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 39.2% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 380/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 10.0% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 10 |
| Restaurants | 14 |
| Retail Stores | 31 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 13.5 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |