At a Glance
Median Income
$65,813
$27,697 per capita
Home Value
$101,900
Zillow: $160,457
Median Rent
$833/mo
42.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.1%
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
14.8% smoking rate
How Oakford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oakford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oakford a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oakford residents earn a median household income of $65,813 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,697. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 298 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oakford is $101,900 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $160,457. Median rent is $833/month, with 42.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.
Education
10.1% of adults in Oakford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oakford has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population258
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density1,032/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$65,813
Per Capita$27,697
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$634M
Avg Weekly Wage$813
Housing
A+
Home Value$101,900
Rent$833
Ownership84.5%
Zillow$160,457
Housing Units122
Rent Burden42.5%
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,740/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain37.6 in/yr
Elevation487 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute34 min
Broadband80.6%
Internet Speed38 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Oakford was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is General Downing - Peoria International (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.