At a Glance
Median Income
$86,563
$42,482 per capita
Home Value
$187,500
Zillow: $249,270
Median Rent
$588/mo
24.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.0%
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.8%
20.4% 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?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oakdale residents earn a median household income of $86,563 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,482. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,335 business establishments, including 124 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oakdale is $187,500 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $249,270. Median rent is $588/month, with 24.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.
Education
21.0% of adults in Oakdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oakdale has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 23.
Data Overview
People
Population285
Median Age46.9 yrs
Density385/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born8.4%
Veterans12.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$86,563
Per Capita$42,482
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$3,006M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,035
Housing
A+
Home Value$187,500
Rent$588
Ownership84.7%
Zillow$249,270
Housing Units160
Rent Burden24.4%
Health
Obesity45.8%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking20.4%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death7,458/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain34.5 in/yr
AQI23 (Good)
Elevation953 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.0%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute17 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Oakdale was built in 1998.
24.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is La Crosse Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 124 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.