Oakville, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Louisa County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
168 Population 400/sq mi density
$53,750 Median Income $25,897 per capita
$76,700 Home Value $185,553 Zillow
$900 Median Rent 18.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,700 home value, $900/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Oakville, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,750
28% below
$25,897 per capita
Home Value
$76,700
73% below
Zillow: $185,553
Median Rent
$900/mo
23% below
18.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.4%
93% below
81.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
27.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
23% above
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Oakville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Oakville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
72%
Home Value
27%
Rent
77%
Poverty
219%
Bachelor's
7%
Unemployment
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Oakville 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

Oakville residents earn a median household income of $53,750 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,897. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 281 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Oakville is $76,700 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $185,553. Median rent is $900/month, with 18.0% 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 1938.

Education

2.4% of adults in Oakville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (93% below the national average). 81.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Oakville has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population168
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density400/mi²
Male / Female57% / 44%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans14.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$25,897
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty27.1%
County GDP$930M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,007

Housing

A+
Home Value$76,700
Rent$900
Ownership86.5%
Zillow$185,553
Housing Units80
Rent Burden18.0%

Health

Obesity39.6%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,584/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain37.3 in/yr
Elevation542 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.4%
High School+81.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute28 min
Broadband77.0%
Internet Speed48 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Oakville was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Southeast Iowa Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.