At a Glance
Median Income
$30,577
$19,097 per capita
Home Value
$57,000
Zillow: $86,038
Median Rent
$688/mo
25.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
494/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.4%
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
31.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.1%
24.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Oilton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oilton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oilton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oilton residents earn a median household income of $30,577 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,097. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 358 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oilton is $57,000 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $86,038. Median rent is $688/month, with 25.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Oilton reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 494/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
12.4% of adults in Oilton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oilton has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population847
Median Age32.9 yrs
Density750/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
C
Median Income$30,577
Per Capita$19,097
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty31.7%
County GDP$457M
Avg Weekly Wage$870
Housing
A+
Home Value$57,000
Rent$688
Ownership61.9%
Zillow$86,038
Housing Units440
Rent Burden25.3%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property494/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary296/100K
Health
Obesity43.1%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking24.1%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death13,688/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain41.8 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation792 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.4%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute26 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Oilton was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Stillwater Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.