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Oaktown, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Knox County County
Oaktown, IN
At a Glance
How Oaktown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oaktown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Oaktown a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Oaktown residents earn a median household income of $30,417 , which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,163. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 950 business establishments, including 85 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oaktown is $67,700 , 76% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $166,661. Median rent is $705/month, with 32.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Oaktown reports 56 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,887/100K.
Education
3.2% of adults in Oaktown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below the national average). 70.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oaktown has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.