At a Glance
Median Income
$29,141
$20,906 per capita
Home Value
$145,900
Zillow: $287,341
Violent Crime
94/100K
940/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.1%
80.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
19.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
257 sunny days/yr
How O'Brien Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows O'Brien's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is O'Brien 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
O'Brien residents earn a median household income of $29,141 , which is 61% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,906. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,806 business establishments, including 231 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in O'Brien is $145,900 , 48% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $287,341. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
O'Brien reports 94 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 940/100K.
Education
5.1% of adults in O'Brien hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% below the national average).
80.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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. The area gets 257 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population528
Median Age70.1 yrs
Density101/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$29,141
Per Capita$20,906
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,924M
Avg Weekly Wage$945
Housing
B+
Home Value$145,900
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$287,341
Housing Units377
Rent Burden34.5%
Crime
F
Violent94/100K
Property940/100K
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death10,791/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days257/yr
Rain61.2 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,475 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.1%
High School+80.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 34%
Broadband84.0%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in O'Brien was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Rogue Valley International - Medford (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
55.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 231 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
546 declared natural disasters on record.
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