At a Glance
Median Income
$64,750
$40,605 per capita
Home Value
$160,100
Zillow: $181,430
Median Rent
$740/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.6%
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
15.1% smoking rate
How Oakes Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oakes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oakes a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oakes residents earn a median household income of $64,750 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,605. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 274 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oakes is $160,100 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $181,430. Median rent is $740/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Education
23.6% of adults in Oakes hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oakes has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C).
Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,046
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density1,312/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born3.7%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$64,750
Per Capita$40,605
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$519M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043
Housing
A+
Home Value$160,100
Rent$740
Ownership78.6%
Zillow$181,430
Housing Units871
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,934/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain24.2 in/yr
Elevation1,316 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.6%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute19 min
Broadband86.3%
Internet Speed210 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Oakes was founded in 1886.
The median home in Oakes was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Aberdeen Regional (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 210 Mbps.
91 declared natural disasters on record.