Oakdale, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Roane County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
189 Population 217/sq mi density
$51,875 Median Income $24,020 per capita
$95,400 Home Value $208,722 Zillow
$617 Median Rent 33.3% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$51,875 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,400 home value, $617/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Oakdale, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,875
31% below
$24,020 per capita
Home Value
$95,400
66% below
Zillow: $208,722
Median Rent
$617/mo
47% below
33.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.2%
61% below
67.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
22% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
27% above
19.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

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
69%
Home Value
34%
Rent
53%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
122%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Oakdale a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 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 $51,875 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,020. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,053 business establishments, including 71 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Oakdale is $95,400 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $208,722. Median rent is $617/month, with 33.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.

Education

13.2% of adults in Oakdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 67.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Oakdale has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population189
Median Age50.3 yrs
Density217/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans9.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$51,875
Per Capita$24,020
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,536M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,590

Housing

A+
Home Value$95,400
Rent$617
Ownership91.3%
Zillow$208,722
Housing Units87
Rent Burden33.3%

Health

Obesity40.7%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death13,431/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain58.8 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,117 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.2%
High School+67.5%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute36 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Oakdale was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Mc Ghee Tyson (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
30.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.