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Oakdale, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Pierce County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
351 Population 675/sq mi density
$58,750 Median Income $25,756 per capita
$43,700 Home Value $84,369 Zillow
$913 Median Rent 20.8% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$43,700 home value, $913/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Oakdale, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,750
22% below
$25,756 per capita
Home Value
$43,700
84% below
Zillow: $84,369
Median Rent
$913/mo
21% below
20.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
248/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.8%
86% below
83.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
61% below
17.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.9%
34% above
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
291 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
78%
Home Value
16%
Rent
79%
Poverty
144%
Bachelor's
14%
Unemployment
39%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Oakdale a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 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 1.4% (61% 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 $84,369. 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.

Safety & Crime

Oakdale reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 248/100K.

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. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Data Overview

People

Population351
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density675/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$58,750
Per Capita$25,756
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty17.9%
County GDP$738M
Avg Weekly Wage$919

Housing

A+
Home Value$43,700
Rent$913
Ownership86.0%
Zillow$84,369
Housing Units180
Rent Burden20.8%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property248/100K

Health

Obesity42.9%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,469/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain27.6 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
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.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.