At a Glance
Median Income
$50,417
$24,253 per capita
Home Value
$80,400
Zillow: $175,360
Median Rent
$745/mo
26.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
86/100K
903/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.9%
86.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
16.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
18.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oakley a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oakley residents earn a median household income of $50,417 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,253. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,966 business establishments, including 417 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oakley is $80,400 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $175,360. Median rent is $745/month, with 26.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Safety & Crime
Oakley reports 86 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 903/100K.
Education
9.9% of adults in Oakley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oakley has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population255
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density248/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$50,417
Per Capita$24,253
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty16.2%
County GDP$11,010M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,116
Housing
A+
Home Value$80,400
Rent$745
Ownership75.5%
Zillow$175,360
Housing Units141
Rent Burden26.8%
Crime
F
Violent86/100K
Property903/100K
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death10,742/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain34.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation677 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.9%
High School+86.0%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute31 min
Broadband80.0%
Internet Speed171 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries13
Did You Know?
Oakley was founded in 1856.
The median home in Oakley was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Bishop International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 171 Mbps.
There are 417 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
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