At a Glance
Median Income
$45,417
$11,542 per capita
Home Value
$75,000
Zillow: $200,929
Median Rent
$625/mo
37.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.6%
86.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
17.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.6%
29.9% 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?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oaks residents earn a median household income of $45,417 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $11,542. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 942 business establishments, including 87 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oaks is $75,000 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $200,929. Median rent is $625/month, with 37.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
3.6% of adults in Oaks hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(89% below the national average).
86.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oaks has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population286
Median Age23.3 yrs
Density333/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans2.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$45,417
Per Capita$11,542
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty17.0%
County GDP$1,335M
Avg Weekly Wage$818
Housing
A+
Home Value$75,000
Rent$625
Ownership70.8%
Zillow$200,929
Housing Units81
Rent Burden37.5%
Health
Obesity43.6%
Diabetes17.8%
Smoking29.9%
Heart Disease9.0%
Premature Death13,171/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain49.5 in/yr
Elevation997 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.6%
High School+86.3%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute31 min
Broadband50.8%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Oaks was founded in 1881.
The median home in Oaks was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Grand Lake Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.