Oakland City, IN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
2,635 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$48,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$102,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$441 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$544 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
48.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Gibson County
1
Indiana
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Gibson County
1
Indiana
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 2 31
Feb 2 2 35
Mar 4 1 44
Apr 4 0 55
May 5 0 65
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 76
Aug 2 0 76
Sep 2 0 69
Oct 4 0 57
Nov 4 0 45
Dec 4 2 34

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 35% of residents leaning left and 61% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 73%
Hillary Clinton 23%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, IN State Senate District 48, IN State House District 75, IN
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Schools

Waldo J Wood Memorial JHS
<1 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Oakland City Elementary School
<1 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Waldo J Wood Memorial High
<1 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Francisco Elementary School
5 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Oakland City University
<1 miles, N • 1.4 star
Wabash Valley College
24 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Vincennes Beauty College
26 miles, N • 1 star
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Hospitals

Gibson General Hospital
13 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Wabash General Hospital 1
24 miles, NW • 5 star
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Airports

Evansville Regional Airport
23 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Indianapolis International Airport
111 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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