At a Glance
Median Income
$30,417
$25,163 per capita
Home Value
$67,700
Zillow: $183,028
Median Rent
$705/mo
32.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.2%
70.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
21.4% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oaktown a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 1.9% (47% 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 $183,028. 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.
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 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population724
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density2,681/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$30,417
Per Capita$25,163
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$2,502M
Avg Weekly Wage$980
Housing
A+
Home Value$67,700
Rent$705
Ownership61.9%
Zillow$183,028
Housing Units360
Rent Burden32.2%
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking21.4%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death10,556/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain41.7 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation473 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.2%
High School+70.2%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute22 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Oaktown was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.