At a Glance
Median Income
$57,768
$20,900 per capita
Home Value
$84,600
Zillow: $131,251
Median Rent
$767/mo
24.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.9%
73.7% high school+
Unemployment
9.6%
19.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
21.1% 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
3.1 / 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 $57,768 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,900. The unemployment rate stands at 9.6% (167% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 362 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oakland is $84,600 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $131,251. Median rent is $767/month, with 24.0% 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 1980.
Education
12.9% of adults in Oakland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
73.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oakland has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,076
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density752/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born17.9%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$57,768
Per Capita$20,900
Unemployment9.6%
Poverty19.8%
County GDP$725M
Avg Weekly Wage$944
Housing
A+
Home Value$84,600
Rent$767
Ownership69.1%
Zillow$131,251
Housing Units362
Rent Burden24.0%
Health
Obesity42.6%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death11,482/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain41.3 in/yr
Elevation882 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+73.7%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute24 min
Broadband79.7%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Oakland was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Durant Regional/Eaker Field (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
17.9% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.