At a Glance
Median Income
$93,750
$29,471 per capita
Home Value
$77,900
Zillow: $205,283
Median Rent
$494/mo
13.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
283/100K
1,920/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.1%
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
276 sunny days/yr
How Oriska Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oriska's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oriska a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oriska residents earn a median household income of $93,750 , which is 25% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,471. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,494 business establishments, including 480 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oriska is $77,900 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $205,283. Median rent is $494/month, with 13.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Oriska reports 283 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 26% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,920/100K.
Education
6.1% of adults in Oriska hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oriska has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population234
Median Age30.6 yrs
Density867/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$93,750
Per Capita$29,471
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$19,105M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,285
Housing
A+
Home Value$77,900
Rent$494
Ownership78.4%
Zillow$205,283
Housing Units70
Rent Burden13.8%
Crime
F
Violent283/100K
Property1,920/100K
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain23.6 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,270 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.1%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 45%
Commute32 min
Broadband74.0%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Oriska was founded in 1881.
The median home in Oriska was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Jamestown Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
5.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 480 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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