Oakland, IL Area Guide

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Oakland? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Oakland Centennial City Park
      Helen Parkes Old Tower Park
      Watertower Park
      Howard Miller Memorial Park
      Walnut Point State Park

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Oakland? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Oakland.
      Drive to Work
      83%

      6% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Oakland? The cost of living in Oakland is 82/100 - which is 15% lower than Illinois.
      Oakland
      82

      18% less expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D Crime

      What is the crime rate in Oakland? Oakland crime rates are 988, which are 51% lower than Illinois
      Total Crime
      988 per 100k people

      57% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 102

      57% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -66%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Oakland? The median income in Oakland is $41,806 which is 29% lower than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $41,80624% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $24,51518% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      23% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Oakland a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Oakland home prices? Oakland home prices are $78,000 - which is 55% lower than Illinois
      Median home value
      $78,00058% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $46351% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      73%

      16% higher than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Oakland have good schools? The Oakland graduation rate is 81% - which is 5% lower than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      81%

      3% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      22%

      54% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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