Oak, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Thayer County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
57 Population 380/sq mi density
$43,125 Median Income $18,614 per capita
$15,600 Home Value $184,762 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$43,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$15,600 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
39.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Oak, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,125
43% below
$18,614 per capita
Home Value
$15,600
94% below
Zillow: $184,762
Bachelor's Degree+
39.2%
16% above
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
33.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
31% above
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Oak Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Oak's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
57%
Home Value
6%
Poverty
269%
Bachelor's
116%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Oak a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Oak residents earn a median household income of $43,125 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,614. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 33.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 262 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Oak is $15,600 , 94% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $184,762. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

39.2% of adults in Oak hold a bachelor's degree or higher (16% above the national average). 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Oak has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population57
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density380/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$43,125
Per Capita$18,614
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty33.3%
County GDP$536M
Avg Weekly Wage$982

Housing

A+
Home Value$15,600
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$184,762
Housing Units23
Rent Burden16.7%

Health

Obesity42.2%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,893/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain28.0 in/yr
Elevation1,586 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+39.2%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute14 min
Broadband66.7%
Internet Speed21 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Oak was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Central Nebraska Regional (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.