At a Glance
Median Income
$95,000
$31,964 per capita
Home Value
$95,000
Zillow: $201,332
Bachelor's Degree+
13.3%
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
16.5%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
14.5% smoking rate
How Oakdale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oakdale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oakdale 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
Oakdale residents earn a median household income of $95,000 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,964. The unemployment rate stands at 16.5% (358% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 401 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oakdale is $95,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $201,332. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
13.3% of adults in Oakdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oakdale has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population283
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density179/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$95,000
Per Capita$31,964
Unemployment16.5%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$1,259M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,162
Housing
A+
Home Value$95,000
Rent
Ownership95.0%
Zillow$201,332
Housing Units111
Rent Burden23.3%
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,641/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain42.2 in/yr
Elevation519 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute48 min
Broadband83.0%
Internet Speed66 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Oakdale was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.