At a Glance
Median Income
$36,553
$13,498 per capita
Home Value
$35,600
Zillow: $333,754
Median Rent
$846/mo
21.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
1.3%
25.6% high school+
Unemployment
16.3%
34.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
50.3%
25.0% smoking rate
How Oasis Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oasis's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oasis a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oasis residents earn a median household income of $36,553 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $13,498. The unemployment rate stands at 16.3% (353% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 34.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 86,446 business establishments, including 4,533 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oasis is $35,600 , 87% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $333,754. Median rent is $846/month, with 21.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Education
1.3% of adults in Oasis hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(96% below the national average).
25.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oasis has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 3.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 87.
Data Overview
People
Population4,455
Median Age25.7 yrs
Density227/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born48.7%
Veterans0.2%
Economy
F
Median Income$36,553
Per Capita$13,498
Unemployment16.3%
Poverty34.9%
County GDP$134,757M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,149
Housing
A+
Home Value$35,600
Rent$846
Ownership64.9%
Zillow$333,754
Housing Units1,498
Rent Burden21.4%
Health
Obesity50.3%
Diabetes23.6%
Smoking25.0%
Heart Disease10.7%
Premature Death7,817/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Rain3.0 in/yr
AQI87 (Moderate)
Elevation-144 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+1.3%
High School+25.6%
Graduate+0.4%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute27 min
Broadband81.5%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries60
Did You Know?
The median home in Oasis was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Jacqueline Cochran Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
8.2% of the population has a disability.
48.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 4,533 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 341 fatal vehicle crashes.
910 declared natural disasters on record.