Oakland City, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Pike County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
2,635 Population 2,583/sq mi density
$48,750 Median Income $22,450 per capita
$102,000 Home Value $165,907 Zillow
$883 Median Rent 26.1% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$48,750 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,000 home value, $883/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Oakland City, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,750
35% below
$22,450 per capita
Home Value
$102,000
64% below
Zillow: $165,907
Median Rent
$883/mo
24% below
26.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
48% below
82.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.5%
108% above
8.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
23% above
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

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)

Income
65%
Home Value
36%
Rent
76%
Poverty
69%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
208%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Oakland City 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

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 7.5% (108% 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 $165,907. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,635
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density2,583/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$22,450
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$694M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,158

Housing

A+
Home Value$102,000
Rent$883
Ownership59.4%
Zillow$165,907
Housing Units1,052
Rent Burden26.1%

Health

Obesity39.5%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,057/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain47.9 in/yr
Elevation469 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+82.2%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute22 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Oakland City was founded in 1856.
The median home in Oakland City was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Evansville Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.