Oakland, KY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
230 332.4M (US)
Median Age
51.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$58,906 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
67.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$142,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$331 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$675 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
79.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Warren County
3
Bowling Green Metro Area
2
Kentucky
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Warren County
6
Bowling Green Metro Area
5
Kentucky
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 2 36
Feb 4 2 40
Mar 4 1 48
Apr 4 0 57
May 6 0 66
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 4 0 77
Sep 4 0 70
Oct 4 0 59
Nov 4 0 49
Dec 5 1 38

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 33% of residents leaning left and 63% leaning right.

Liberal (33%) (64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 70%
Hillary Clinton 26%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, KY State Senate District 16, KY State House District 19, KY
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Schools

Oakland Elementary
<1 miles, SW • 1.4 star
North Warren Elementary
2 miles, E • 3.2 star
Warren East Middle School
5 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Western Kentucky University
12 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

The Medical Center (Bowling Green)
11 miles, W • 1.4 star
Greenview Regional Hospital
12 miles, W • 2.3 star
Tj Samson Community Hospital
19 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Nashville International Airport
68 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Evansville Regional Airport
98 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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