Kansas
Oakley is a small town in Kansas with a population of 2,049. Residents earn $69,778 per year, which is 7% below the national average.
Based on current data, Oakley receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Oakley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Oakley is $69,778, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. 10.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Oakley is $118,700, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $781 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Oakley is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 144 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,245 per 100,000, 36% below the national average.
25.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Oakley experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.7 inches, including 25.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 94.8% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.2% |
| 61% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $69,778 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,201 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $930 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,704 |
| Unemployment | 1.1% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.8% |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 122 |
| County GDP | $224M |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Healthcare | 8 |
| Retail | 15 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,025 |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.39% |
| Commute Time | 16.9 min |
| Work from Home | 8.8% |
| Census Median | $118,700 |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $164,304 |
| Census Median Rent | $781 |
| 33% below US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 60.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,025 |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.39% |
| Obesity | 39.9% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.0% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.4% |
| Depression | 22.9% |
| Mental Distress | 18.0% |
| Physical Distress | 12.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.8% |
| Premature Death | 13,932/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 59.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 8 |
| Total Violent | 143.6/100K |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 143.6/100K |
| Total Property | 1,244.6/100K |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 95.7/100K |
| Theft | 1,053.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 95.7/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 20.7 inches |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 25.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 3,051 ft (930 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,056/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1235°N, 100.8450°W |
| County FIPS | 20179 |
Winner: Republican by 80.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.6% |
| 24% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,056/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 8 |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Retail Stores | 15 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 16.9 min |
| Work from Home | 8.8% |