Oakley, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Cassia County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
846 Population 183/sq mi density
$93,333 Median Income $28,709 per capita
$220,000 Home Value $365,727 Zillow
$642 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$93,333 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$220,000 home value, $642/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Oakley, ID

At a Glance

Median Income
$93,333
24% above
$28,709 per capita
Home Value
$220,000
22% below
Zillow: $365,727
Median Rent
$642/mo
45% below
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.7%
33% below
87.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
78% below
0.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
15% above
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Oakley Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Oakley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
124%
Home Value
78%
Rent
55%
Poverty
7%
Bachelor's
67%
Unemployment
22%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Oakley a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Oakley residents earn a median household income of $93,333 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,709. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,135 business establishments, including 71 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Oakley is $220,000 , 22% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $365,727. Median rent is $642/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

22.7% of adults in Oakley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 87.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Oakley has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population846
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density183/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans2.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$93,333
Per Capita$28,709
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty0.9%
County GDP$2,637M
Avg Weekly Wage$957

Housing

A+
Home Value$220,000
Rent$642
Ownership94.0%
Zillow$365,727
Housing Units262
Rent Burden32.5%

Health

Obesity37.0%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,762/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain12.3 in/yr
Elevation4,570 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.7%
High School+87.2%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 14%
Commute24 min
Broadband96.1%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Oakley was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Joslin Field/Magic Valley Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.