Nebraska
Oakdale is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 351. Residents earn $58,750 per year, which is 22% below the national average.
Based on current data, Oakdale receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Oakdale offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Oakdale is $58,750, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. The poverty rate of 17.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Oakdale is $43,700, 84% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $913 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 0.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
4.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Oakdale experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.6 inches, including 31.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 97.7% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.3% |
| 83% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,750 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,756 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $919 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $80,902 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.9% |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 244 |
| County GDP | $738M |
| Restaurants | 14 |
| Healthcare | 20 |
| Retail | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,155 |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 9.51% |
| Commute Time | 28.7 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $43,700 |
| 84% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $84,369 |
| Census Median Rent | $913 |
| 21% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,155 |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 9.51% |
| Obesity | 42.9% |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.8% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| COPD | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.7% |
| Depression | 18.6% |
| Mental Distress | 15.8% |
| Physical Distress | 11.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 86.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.8% |
| Premature Death | 7,469/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 70.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 20 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 27.6 inches |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 31.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,712 ft (522 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 675/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0701°N, 97.9672°W |
| County FIPS | 31139 |
Winner: Republican by 76.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 4.8% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 83.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 675/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 20 |
| Restaurants | 14 |
| Retail Stores | 32 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 28.7 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |