At a Glance
Median Income
$24,160
$13,561 per capita
Home Value
$333,800
Zillow: $380,149
Median Rent
$578/mo
31.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.5%
77.3% high school+
Unemployment
26.8%
61.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.9%
14.0% smoking rate
How Oak Run Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oak Run's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oak Run a Good Place to Live?
F
1.3 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oak Run residents earn a median household income of $24,160 , which is 68% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $13,561. The unemployment rate stands at 26.8% (644% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 61.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,748 business establishments, including 430 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oak Run is $333,800 , 18% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $380,149. Median rent is $578/month, with 31.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Education
10.5% of adults in Oak Run hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
77.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oak Run has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population534
Median Age31.6 yrs
Density177/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born22.7%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
F
Median Income$24,160
Per Capita$13,561
Unemployment26.8%
Poverty61.0%
County GDP$11,870M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,141
Housing
F
Home Value$333,800
Rent$578
Ownership76.4%
Zillow$380,149
Housing Units158
Rent Burden31.6%
Health
Obesity28.9%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking14.0%
Premature Death10,558/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain60.3 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,626 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.5%
High School+77.3%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute35 min
Broadband96.8%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Oak Run was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Redding Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
22.7% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 430 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.
546 declared natural disasters on record.