Oakfield, ME

Full City Profile · Maine · Aroostook County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
464 Population 137/sq mi density
$46,719 Median Income $28,630 per capita
$67,100 Home Value $157,243 Zillow
$575 Median Rent 25.5% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$46,719 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$67,100 home value, $575/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Oakfield, ME

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,719
38% below
$28,630 per capita
Home Value
$67,100
76% below
Zillow: $157,243
Median Rent
$575/mo
51% below
25.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.7%
68% below
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
33% above
0.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
27% above
20.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F

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)

Income
62%
Home Value
24%
Rent
49%
Poverty
6%
Bachelor's
32%
Unemployment
133%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Oakfield a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
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 4.8% (33% above 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 $157,243. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population464
Median Age60.1 yrs
Density137/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born6.5%
Veterans14.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,719
Per Capita$28,630
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty0.7%
County GDP$3,670M
Avg Weekly Wage$984

Housing

A+
Home Value$67,100
Rent$575
Ownership61.5%
Zillow$157,243
Housing Units228
Rent Burden25.5%

Health

Obesity40.7%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking20.4%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death10,576/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Rain39.3 in/yr
AQI35 (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.
27.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 145 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.