At a Glance
Median Income
$58,750
$25,756 per capita
Home Value
$43,700
Zillow: $91,015
Median Rent
$913/mo
20.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.8%
83.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
17.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.9%
15.6% 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
3.3 / 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 $58,750 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,756. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 244 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oakdale is $43,700 , 84% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $91,015. Median rent is $913/month, with 20.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
4.8% of adults in Oakdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(86% below the national average).
83.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oakdale has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population351
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density675/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans10.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$58,750
Per Capita$25,756
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty17.9%
County GDP$738M
Avg Weekly Wage$919
Housing
A+
Home Value$43,700
Rent$913
Ownership86.0%
Zillow$91,015
Housing Units180
Rent Burden20.8%
Health
Obesity42.9%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,469/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain27.6 in/yr
Elevation1,712 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.8%
High School+83.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute29 min
Broadband79.0%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Oakdale was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.414 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.