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Oakland City, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Pike County County
Oakland City, IN
At a Glance
How Oakland City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oakland City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Oakland City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Oakland City residents earn a median household income of $48,750 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,450. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 213 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oakland City is $102,000 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $161,838. Median rent is $883/month, with 26.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Safety & Crime
Oakland City reports 629 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 66% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,662/100K.
Education
17.6% of adults in Oakland City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 82.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oakland City has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.