At a Glance
Home Value
$300,000
Zillow: $262,675
Median Rent
$1,463/mo
35.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
47.7%
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
17.7% smoking rate
How Oaks Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oaks's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oaks a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oaks is $300,000 , 6% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $262,675. Median rent is $1,463/month, with 35.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.
Education
47.7% of adults in Oaks hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% above the national average).
89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oaks has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population178
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density1,978/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born15.7%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$38,392
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty0.0%
Housing
Home Value$300,000
Rent$1,463
Ownership73.8%
Zillow$262,675
Housing Units83
Rent Burden35.8%
Health
Obesity40.5%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.3%
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain38.1 in/yr
Elevation991 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.7%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+22.1%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute21 min
Broadband95.4%
EV Stations14
Did You Know?
The median home in Oaks was built in 1948.
16.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Kansas City International (10 miles).
7.9% of the population has a disability.
15.7% of residents are foreign-born.