At a Glance
Median Income
$46,719
$28,630 per capita
Home Value
$67,100
Zillow: $147,073
Median Rent
$575/mo
25.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
167/100K
2,210/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.7%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
0.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
20.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
253 sunny days/yr
How Oakfield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oakfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oakfield a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oakfield residents earn a median household income of $46,719 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,630. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,396 business establishments, including 145 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oakfield is $67,100 , 76% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $147,073. Median rent is $575/month, with 25.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
Oakfield reports 167 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,210/100K.
Education
10.7% of adults in Oakfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oakfield has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population464
Median Age60.1 yrs
Density137/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$46,719
Per Capita$28,630
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty0.7%
County GDP$3,670M
Avg Weekly Wage$984
Housing
A+
Home Value$67,100
Rent$575
Ownership61.5%
Zillow$147,073
Housing Units228
Rent Burden25.5%
Crime
F
Violent167/100K
Property2,210/100K
Health
Obesity40.7%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking20.4%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death10,576/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days253/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation544 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.7%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute15 min
Broadband79.8%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Oakfield was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Houlton International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
32.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 145 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.