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Oakley, Idaho

Oakley, Idaho is 85 miles SW of Pocatello, Idaho (center to center) and 425 miles N of Las Vegas, Nevada. It is in Cassia county. The population of the city is 668.

The People and Families of Oakley

In Oakley, about 64% of adults are married. Oakley, compared to the great majority of similar-sized cities, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. The size of households in the city is larger than most.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oakley had a median family income of $34,792.

Oakley Housing

Of the housing in Oakley, approximately 84% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the city is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Property taxes in Oakley are low by Idaho standards.

Commuting

In Oakley, 92% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in the city than most cities its size.

High Points

Oakley strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Idaho):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 12%Oakley Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Oakley, ID

Comparing Oakley to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Idaho (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old85
Male Share of the Population75
Senior Citizens67
Racial Diversity54
Female Share of the Population47
Age of the Population47
Well-Paid Single Men33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size108
Portion of People Married98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
People Above Poverty45
People in Middle Class or Better35
Median Family Income34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home87
Short Commute Times64
Walking and Biking to Work32
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Affordability of Property Taxes79
Affordability of Rents56
People Living Alone34
Housing Recently Built21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
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