At a Glance
Median Income
$71,789
$40,523 per capita
Home Value
$190,900
Zillow: $229,089
Median Rent
$942/mo
36.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
205/100K
3,344/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.9%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr
How White Oak Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows White Oak's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is White Oak a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
White Oak residents earn a median household income of $71,789 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,523. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,215 business establishments, including 2,075 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in White Oak is $190,900 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $229,089. Median rent is $942/month, with 36.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
White Oak reports 205 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 46% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,344/100K.
Education
34.9% of adults in White Oak hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% above the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
White Oak has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population18,845
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density3,035/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,789
Per Capita$40,523
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$107,275M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,479
Housing
A+
Home Value$190,900
Rent$942
Ownership69.7%
Zillow$229,089
Housing Units8,293
Rent Burden36.4%
Crime
F
Violent205/100K
Property3,344/100K
Health
Obesity34.3%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,669/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain48.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation860 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.9%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+9.1%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute24 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed221 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries41
Did You Know?
The median home in White Oak was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Butler County Regional/Hogan Field (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 221 Mbps.
There are 2,075 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 75 fatal vehicle crashes.