Median Income
$29,141
61% lower than US avg
Home Value
$145,900
48% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
5.1%
85% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
36.6%
14% higher than US avg
Unemployment
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
How O'Brien Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population528
Median Age70.1 yrs
Density101/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Economy
B+
Median Income$29,141
Per Capita$20,906
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,924M
Housing
B+
Home Value$145,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Health
Obesity36.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression29.7%
Heart Disease7.5%
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain61.2 in/yr
Elevation1,475 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.1%
High School+80.1%
School Score5.14
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 34%
CommuteN/A
Libraries4
Is O'Brien a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, O'Brien receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. O'Brien offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in O'Brien is $29,141, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in O'Brien is $145,900, 48% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
5.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Climate & Weather
O'Brien experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.2 inches, including 7.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
O'Brien has a population of 528 with a density of 101 people per square mile. The median age is 70.1 years, 80% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.6%).
Population
70.1yrs
Median Age
80% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96.8% |
| 23% above US avg |
| Spanish | 3.2% |
| 76% below US avg |
The median household income in O'Brien is $29,141, which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
Income
| Median HH Income | $29,141 |
| 61% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $20,906 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $945 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,613 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 2,806 |
| County GDP | $3,924M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 231 |
| Healthcare | 311 |
| Retail | 319 |
| Manufacturing | 101 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,452 |
| 1% below US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.37% |
The median home value in O'Brien is $145,900, 48% below the national average.
Home Values
| Census Median | $145,900 |
| 48% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
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
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,452 |
| 1% below US avg |
| Effective Rate | 2.37% |
In O'Brien, 36.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 29.7% report depression. 26.4% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: O'Brien vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 36.6% |
| 14% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 12.6% |
| Heart Disease | 7.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.3% |
| Asthma | 13.1% |
| COPD | 9.5% |
| Stroke | 4.0% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.4% |
| Depression | 29.7% |
| Mental Distress | 22.2% |
| Physical Distress | 17.7% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 97.6% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 68.7% |
| Premature Death | 10,791/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 7.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 70.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 311 |
Crime Rates: O'Brien vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| FEMA Disasters | 546 |
Safety Score
O'Brien has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 61.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 61.2 inches |
| 61% above US avg |
| Snowfall | 7.1 inches/yr |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,475 ft (450 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 101/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0799°N, 123.7046°W |
| County FIPS | 41033 |