At a Glance
Median Income
$39,250
$23,156 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
6.2%
65.4% high school+
Unemployment
14.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.5%
13.8% smoking rate
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?
C
2.0 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oilton residents earn a median household income of $39,250 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,156. The unemployment rate stands at 14.0% (289% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 128 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.
Education
6.2% of adults in Oilton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
65.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oilton has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population108
Median Age58.5 yrs
Density76/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born21.3%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$39,250
Per Capita$23,156
Unemployment14.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$216M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,052
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$84,342
Housing Units140
Rent Burden27.2%
Health
Obesity43.5%
Diabetes17.2%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death12,253/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Rain25.7 in/yr
Elevation832 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.2%
High School+65.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 54%
Commute48 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
Did You Know?
The median home in Oilton was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Laredo International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.2% of the population has a disability.
21.3% of residents are foreign-born.