At a Glance
Median Income
$61,500
$34,460 per capita
Home Value
$147,700
Zillow: $232,226
Median Rent
$879/mo
26.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.4%
82.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
12.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
19.0% smoking rate
How Oakhurst Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oakhurst's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oakhurst 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
Oakhurst residents earn a median household income of $61,500 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,460. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 358 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oakhurst is $147,700 , 48% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $232,226. Median rent is $879/month, with 26.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
14.4% of adults in Oakhurst hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
82.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oakhurst has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,970
Median Age50.1 yrs
Density356/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans10.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$61,500
Per Capita$34,460
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty12.3%
County GDP$457M
Avg Weekly Wage$870
Housing
A+
Home Value$147,700
Rent$879
Ownership80.5%
Zillow$232,226
Housing Units1,020
Rent Burden26.8%
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death13,688/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
Elevation735 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.4%
High School+82.8%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute19 min
Broadband82.8%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Oakhurst was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Tulsa International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.