At a Glance
Median Income
$86,875
$31,894 per capita
Home Value
$112,500
Zillow: $305,116
Bachelor's Degree+
16.4%
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
10.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
21.5% smoking rate
How Oak Valley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oak Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oak Valley a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oak Valley residents earn a median household income of $86,875 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,894. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,010 business establishments, including 79 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oak Valley is $112,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $305,116. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Education
16.4% of adults in Oak Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oak Valley has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population396
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density204/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$86,875
Per Capita$31,894
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$2,378M
Avg Weekly Wage$966
Housing
A+
Home Value$112,500
Rent
Ownership87.6%
Zillow$305,116
Housing Units213
Rent Burden10.0%
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death11,374/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain39.3 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation430 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 24%
Commute18 min
Broadband76.7%
Internet Speed24 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Oak Valley was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Waco Regional (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.