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Don't move here User Rating 1 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 23, 2019) My girlfriend and I moved here. We were robbed in our apartment in less than 2 weeks. Needless to say we are out over $1400. $720 stolen and $725 gone for a month and a half rent. We are leaving 3 weeks after moving here. Place has turned into a meth drug town. Now we will be hom ...Read More eless. Read Less
Oi city Pa User Rating 2 rating By John Boy ( Jan 05, 2018) I feel oil city is a dirty place. They have many bars and old buildings. It is a crime city but small. Titusville is way better. ...Read More Read Less
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Justus Park
      Land of Laughter
      Innis Playground
      Hasson Park
      Mitchell Land of Laughter
      Hasson Heights Elementary playground
      Morrison Park
      Rouseville Playground

      Entertainment

      Venango County Museum

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Four Star Pizza
      Shamrock
      Skinnys Six Pack Shop
      Strawberry Delight
      Mong's

      D Commute

      Is public transit available in Oil City? Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Oil City.
      Drive to Work
      77%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      8%

      5% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Oil City? The cost of living in Oil City is 83/100 - which is 15% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Oil City
      83

      17% less expensive than average

      Pennsylvania
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Oil City? Oil City crime rates are 1,256, which are 32% lower than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      1,256 per 100k people

      45% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 80  

      45% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -50%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Oil City? The median income in Oil City is $41,591 which is 24% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $41,59125% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $25,35115% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      3% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Oil City a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Oil City home prices? Oil City home prices are $56,500 - which is 66% lower than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $56,50069% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $66330% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      59%

      7% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Oil City have good schools? The Oil City graduation rate is 83% - which is 3% lower than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      83%

      equal to the US average

      School test scores
      53%

      10% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      13% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Oil City a good place to live? Oil City has an overall rating of 41% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      41%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      30%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      68%

      4 total surveys

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