At a Glance
Median Income
$56,667
$25,736 per capita
Home Value
$108,500
Zillow: $198,002
Median Rent
$583/mo
50.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.9%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
13.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
16.9% smoking rate
How Oklee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oklee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oklee a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oklee residents earn a median household income of $56,667 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,736. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 231 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oklee is $108,500 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $198,002. Median rent is $583/month, with 50.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Education
20.9% of adults in Oklee hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oklee has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C).
Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population432
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density576/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans10.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,667
Per Capita$25,736
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty13.8%
County GDP$393M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,116
Housing
A+
Home Value$108,500
Rent$583
Ownership78.6%
Zillow$198,002
Housing Units196
Rent Burden50.0%
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,847/100K
Climate
Avg Temp39°F
Rain26.5 in/yr
Elevation1,152 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.9%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute26 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed189 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Oklee was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Thief River Falls Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 189 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.