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Oakfield, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Fond du Lac County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,219 Population 1,244/sq mi density
$100,417 Median Income $47,431 per capita
$229,700 Home Value $325,709 Zillow
$916 Median Rent 23.4% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
175 Violent Crime/100K 1,930 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$100,417 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$229,700 home value, $916/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
175 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Oakfield, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$100,417
34% above
$47,431 per capita
Home Value
$229,700
19% below
Zillow: $325,709
Median Rent
$916/mo
21% below
23.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
175/100K
54% below
1,930/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.8%
20% below
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
81% below
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
32% above
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
260 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)

Income
134%
Home Value
81%
Rent
79%
Poverty
38%
Bachelor's
80%
Unemployment
19%
Crime
46%
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 $100,417 , which is 34% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,431. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,535 business establishments, including 233 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Oakfield is $229,700 , 19% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $325,709. Median rent is $916/month, with 23.4% 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 1960.

Safety & Crime

Oakfield reports 175 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,930/100K.

Education

26.8% of adults in Oakfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below the national average). 95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Oakfield has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population1,219
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density1,244/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans17.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$100,417
Per Capita$47,431
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$6,749M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,120

Housing

A+
Home Value$229,700
Rent$916
Ownership79.8%
Zillow$325,709
Housing Units525
Rent Burden23.4%

Crime

F
Violent175/100K
Property1,930/100K

Health

Obesity42.4%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,377/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain31.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation895 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.8%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute22 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Oakfield was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Wittman Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.405 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 233 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.