Oatfield, OR

Oregon · Metropolitan Area

Oatfield is a small city in Oregon with a population of 12,709. Residents earn $103,483 per year, which is 38% above the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
12,709 Population 3,738/sq mi density
$103,483 Median Income $45,730 per capita
$523,900 Home Value
$1,974 Median Rent
55°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$103,483 median income, 2.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$523,900 home value, $1,974/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $103,483
38% higher than US avg
Home Value $523,900
86% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 33.2%
1% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,974
70% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.7%
8% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.5%
31% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.5%
72% lower than US avg

How Oatfield Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population12,709
Median Age49.5 yrs
Density3,738/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 81%

Economy

A+
Median Income$103,483
Per Capita$45,730
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$90,618M
Commute25 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$523,900
Rent$1,974
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity34.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression29.8%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain44.8 in/yr
Elevation113 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.2%
High School+94.8%
School Score5.14

Community

2024 VoteR 17% / D 79%
Commute25 min
Libraries19

Is Oatfield a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Oatfield receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Oatfield stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Oatfield is $103,483, which is significantly higher than the national average — 38% above $75,149. This places Oatfield among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Oatfield is $523,900, making it a premium housing market at 86% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,974 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.1x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 33.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Oatfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Oatfield has a population of 12,709 with a density of 3,738 people per square mile. The median age is 49.5 years, 27% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (81.2%), with 1.4% Hispanic.

Population

12,709
Total Population
3,738
People / sq mi
49.5yrs
Median Age
27% above US avg
3.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.2%
Female 52.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Oatfield vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only89.8%
14% above US avg
Spanish10.2%
24% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Oatfield vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Oatfield is $103,483, which is 38% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Oatfield vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$103,483
38% above US avg
Per Capita Income$45,730
Avg Weekly Wage$1,553
IRS Avg AGI$90,655

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.5%
72% below US avg
Establishments (County)40,968
County GDP$90,618M

Business (County)

Restaurants3,193
Healthcare3,650
Retail2,868
Manufacturing1,065

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,657
119% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.46%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.4 min
Work from Home16.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Oatfield is $523,900, 86% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,974 (70% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$523,900
86% above US avg
Median List Price$537,450

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$537,450
$/Sq Ft$279
Homes Sold7
Sale-to-List Ratio99.9%
Price Drops23.3%
Inventory30

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,974
70% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,051
1 Bedroom$1,143
2 Bedrooms$1,425
3 Bedrooms$1,963
4 Bedrooms$2,318

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied86.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,657
119% above US avg
Effective Rate1.46%
In Oatfield, 34.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 29.8% report depression. 19.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Oatfield vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.7%
8% above US avg
Diabetes8.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure27.9%
Asthma12.3%
COPD5.5%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.4%
Physical Inactivity19.5%
Depression29.8%
Mental Distress18.9%
Physical Distress12.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.6%
Checkup Rate70.6%
Premature Death7,476/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.6/10
Exercise Access99.1%
Healthcare Facilities3,650

Crime Rates: Oatfield vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)87
FEMA Disasters182

Safety Score

Oatfield has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 44.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average55.4°F
3% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall44.8 inches
18% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation113 ft (34 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²)
Population Density3,738/sq mi
Coordinates45.4125°N, 122.5941°W
County FIPS41051
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 33.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 62.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 17.2%
D 79.3%

Winner: Democrat by 62.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+33.2%
1% below US avg
High School+94.8%
School Test Score5.14
B+ Education Grade (3.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density3,738/sq mi
Total Area3.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries19
Healthcare Facilities3,650
Restaurants3,193
Retail Stores2,868

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)87
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.4 min
Work from Home16.0%

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