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Oakdale, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Washington County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
283 Population 179/sq mi density
$95,000 Median Income $31,964 per capita
$95,000 Home Value $178,222 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
498 Violent Crime/100K 925 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$95,000 median income, 10.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
498 violent crimes/100K (31% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Oakdale, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$95,000
26% above
$31,964 per capita
Home Value
$95,000
66% below
Zillow: $178,222
Violent Crime
498/100K
31% above
925/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.3%
61% below
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
10.6%
194% above
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16% above
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
126%
Home Value
34%
Poverty
23%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
294%
Crime
131%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Oakdale a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
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 10.6% (194% 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 $178,222. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.

Safety & Crime

Oakdale reports 498 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 31% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 925/100K.

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 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population283
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density179/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$95,000
Per Capita$31,964
Unemployment10.6%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$1,259M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,162

Housing

A+
Home Value$95,000
Rent
Ownership95.0%
Zillow$178,222
Housing Units111
Rent Burden23.3%

Crime

F
Violent498/100K
Property925/100K

Health

Obesity37.1%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,641/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain45.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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
Broadband100.0%
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.
19.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.