At a Glance
Median Income
$45,038
$22,486 per capita
Home Value
$106,800
Zillow: $97,162
Median Rent
$766/mo
36.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.8%
74.9% high school+
Unemployment
16.6%
18.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.7%
18.7% 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?
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 $45,038 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,486. The unemployment rate stands at 16.6% (361% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 442 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oakdale is $106,800 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $97,162. Median rent is $766/month, with 36.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Education
9.8% of adults in Oakdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
74.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oakdale has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population6,614
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density1,274/mi²
Male / Female68% / 32%
Foreign Born15.4%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$45,038
Per Capita$22,486
Unemployment16.6%
Poverty18.8%
County GDP$1,080M
Avg Weekly Wage$956
Housing
A+
Home Value$106,800
Rent$766
Ownership71.0%
Zillow$97,162
Housing Units2,717
Rent Burden36.7%
Health
Obesity42.7%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death13,701/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain58.2 in/yr
Elevation117 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.8%
High School+74.9%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute20 min
Broadband66.9%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Oakdale was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Alexandria International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.8% of the population has a disability.
15.4% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.