Indiana
Oaktown is a small town in Indiana with a population of 724. Residents earn $30,417 per year, which is 60% below the national average.
Based on current data, Oaktown receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Oaktown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Oaktown is $30,417, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. Only 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Oaktown is $67,700, 76% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $705 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
3.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 70.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Oaktown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches, including 15.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 99.6% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.4% |
| 97% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $30,417 |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,163 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $980 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,860 |
| Unemployment | 1.0% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.3% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 950 |
| County GDP | $2,502M |
| Restaurants | 85 |
| Healthcare | 103 |
| Retail | 153 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,961 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.37% |
| Commute Time | 22.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.6% |
| Census Median | $67,700 |
| 76% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $166,661 |
| Census Median Rent | $705 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 32.2% |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,961 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.37% |
| Obesity | 39.5% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.4% |
| Heart Disease | 6.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.6% |
| Asthma | 11.8% |
| COPD | 9.4% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.3% |
| Depression | 27.6% |
| Mental Distress | 21.0% |
| Physical Distress | 15.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 74.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.3% |
| Premature Death | 10,556/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 62.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 103 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 54.4°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.4 inches |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 15.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 473 ft (144 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,681/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8717°N, 87.4412°W |
| County FIPS | 18083 |
Winner: Republican by 50.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 3.2% |
| 91% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 70.2% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 2,681/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 91.6% |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 103 |
| Restaurants | 85 |
| Retail Stores | 153 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 22.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.6% |