At a Glance
Median Income
$49,571
$32,746 per capita
Home Value
$97,200
Zillow: $142,578
Median Rent
$509/mo
30.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.1%
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
15.7% smoking rate
How Oakland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oakland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oakland a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oakland residents earn a median household income of $49,571 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,746. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 603 business establishments, including 55 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oakland is $97,200 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $142,578. Median rent is $509/month, with 30.8% 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 1969.
Education
18.1% of adults in Oakland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oakland has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population948
Median Age48.9 yrs
Density1,215/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$49,571
Per Capita$32,746
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$1,440M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,044
Housing
A+
Home Value$97,200
Rent$509
Ownership78.3%
Zillow$142,578
Housing Units498
Rent Burden30.8%
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,968/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain39.3 in/yr
Elevation659 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.1%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute25 min
Broadband85.6%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Oakland was founded in 1833.
The median home in Oakland was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Terre Haute Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.