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Oakland City, IN


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Oakland City, Indiana

Oakland City, Indiana, in Gibson county, is 27 miles NE of Evansville, Indiana (center to center) and 86 miles W of Louisville, Kentucky. There are an estimated 2,588 people in the city.

The People and Families of Oakland City

In Oakland City, about 47% of adults are married. In Oakland City, lots of people live on their own.

The city has a larger percentage of females than most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oakland City had a median family income of $37,440.

Oakland City Housing

Approximately 66% of housing in Oakland City is owner-occupied. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the city.

Commuting

In Oakland City, 86% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Oakland City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 16%Oakland City Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 19%Oakland City Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Oakland City, IN

Comparing Oakland City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population910
Senior Citizens89
Well-Paid Single Women76
Racial Diversity67
Age of the Population57
Well-Paid Single Men53
Children Under 5 Years Old31
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults68
People Above Poverty53
People in Middle Class or Better53
Median Family Income42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use89
Working at Home68
Short Commute Times43
Walking and Biking to Work33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing79
Affordability of Rents68
Housing Recently Built45
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