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Oberlin, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Decatur County County
Oberlin, KS
At a Glance
How Oberlin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oberlin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Oberlin a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Oberlin residents earn a median household income of $47,813 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,346. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 132 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oberlin is $77,400 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $105,661. Median rent is $750/month, with 26.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Safety & Crime
Oberlin reports 114 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 398/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
31.6% of adults in Oberlin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6% below the national average). 93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oberlin has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.