At a Glance
Median Income
$37,778
$17,499 per capita
Home Value
$84,000
Zillow: $144,059
Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
23.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
17.4% smoking rate
How Oil Trough Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oil Trough's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oil Trough a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oil Trough residents earn a median household income of $37,778 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,499. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 958 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oil Trough is $84,000 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $144,059. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
16.1% of adults in Oil Trough hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oil Trough has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population281
Median Age19.5 yrs
Density1,222/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans14.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$37,778
Per Capita$17,499
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty23.4%
County GDP$2,636M
Avg Weekly Wage$935
Housing
A+
Home Value$84,000
Rent
Ownership76.7%
Zillow$144,059
Housing Units106
Rent Burden40.0%
Health
Obesity41.9%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death11,068/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain51.2 in/yr
Elevation237 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute20 min
Broadband73.3%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Oil Trough was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Batesville Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.