At a Glance
Median Income
$75,625
$29,110 per capita
Home Value
$199,000
Zillow: $294,176
Median Rent
$742/mo
24.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.0%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.7%
10.5% smoking rate
How Oakesdale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oakesdale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oakesdale 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
Oakesdale residents earn a median household income of $75,625 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,110. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,669 business establishments, including 1,237 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oakesdale is $199,000 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $294,176. Median rent is $742/month, with 24.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.
Education
27.0% of adults in Oakesdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oakesdale has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population414
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density398/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans10.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$75,625
Per Capita$29,110
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$40,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,259
Housing
A+
Home Value$199,000
Rent$742
Ownership91.1%
Zillow$294,176
Housing Units188
Rent Burden24.4%
Health
Obesity29.7%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death8,070/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain18.4 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation2,489 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.0%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 46%
Commute28 min
Broadband84.4%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Oakesdale was founded in 1876.
The median home in Oakesdale was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Pullman/Moscow Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 1,237 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 40 fatal vehicle crashes.
819 declared natural disasters on record.