At a Glance
Median Income
$58,272
$25,699 per capita
Home Value
$318,400
Zillow: $396,663
Median Rent
$1,185/mo
26.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
233/100K
2,523/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.3%
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
15.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
260 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oakland residents earn a median household income of $58,272 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,699. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,503 business establishments, including 275 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oakland is $318,400 , 13% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $396,663. Median rent is $1,185/month, with 26.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
Oakland reports 233 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,523/100K.
Education
22.3% of adults in Oakland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oakland has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population1,237
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density1,695/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$58,272
Per Capita$25,699
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty15.2%
County GDP$5,360M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,038
Housing
B+
Home Value$318,400
Rent$1,185
Ownership75.9%
Zillow$396,663
Housing Units536
Rent Burden26.7%
Crime
F
Violent233/100K
Property2,523/100K
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,750/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain36.2 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation455 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.3%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute20 min
Broadband97.3%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Oakland was founded in 1878.
The median home in Oakland was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Roseburg Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 275 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.
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