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Oakley, KS


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Oakley, Kansas

Oakley, Kansas is 211 miles E of Pueblo, Colorado (center to center) and 213 miles E of Colorado Springs, Colorado. It is in Logan county. The population of the city is 2,173.

The People and Families of Oakley

In Oakley, about 62% of adults are married.

Seniors are common in Oakley.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oakley had a median family income of $41,066.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from Oakley.

Crime and Safety

Crime is quite low in the city.

Oakley Housing

Of the housing in Oakley, approximately 77% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Oakley, 91% of commuters drive to work. The city features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyOakley Short Commute Times
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 6%Oakley Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 15%Oakley Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Oakley, KS

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens98
Age of the Population98
Female Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Women65
Well-Paid Single Men54
Racial Diversity55
Male Share of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
People Above Poverty87
People in Middle Class or Better65
Median Family Income65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work54
Public Transportation Use45
Working at Home32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Rents87
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing68
Housing Recently Built57
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime910
Low Violent Crime89
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