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Living in Oak Creek

Oak Creek had 37,325 residents in July 2026 and is a city in the United States. For Oak Creek, median household income was US$96,555 a year in July 2026. The city had 11 schools in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1935 sources

Population38,296people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary4,187EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent1,276EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate1.27%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime1,832offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 15% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean6.69µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Oak Creek?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Oak Creek.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,452 per month, while the median home value was US$331,700 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 57.5%, and the vacancy rate was 2.81% in July 2026. 34.3% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Oak Creek recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet22Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan23Official · national market
Median gross rent$1,452/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent34.28 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)2.81 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,968 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,377 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)3Official
Median monthly rent1,276 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes694 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Is Oak Creek a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker40%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 28–52%
Skilled employee49%strong on work, weak on safety · range 38–60%
Student43%strong on education, weak on work · range 33–53%
Family48%strong on family, weak on cost · range 39–57%
Retirement42%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 31–53%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

11.8% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 4,505 of 38,296 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Oak Creek is 1.3%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income96,555 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband81.87 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with a broadband subscription93.09 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with internet but no subscription3.77 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households without internet3.05 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with satellite internet4.85 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Median gross salary4,187 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)25Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate1.27 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Oak Creek?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

United States median gross pay: €4,747 (2026-08-03).
Left over each month€2,200of €3,659 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€3,659
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,377
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€2,200
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Oak Creek Salary needed to live in Oak Creek

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Oak Creek. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Oak Creek. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher95.12 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Schools11 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count15Official
School enrolment, share of residents23.42 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio7 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents297 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,752 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio14Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Oak Creek when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesOak Creek highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Oak Creek highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Oak Creek1,832
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents1,832 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting13Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents109.1 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official
Recorded violent crimes28 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time22.99 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.23 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers walking to work0.96 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Destinations from nearest airport30 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights18Official
Nearest airportMKE3 Aug 2026OurAirports19Official
Distance to nearest airport7 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports19Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Oak Creek. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Oak Creek.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Oak Creek is 6.7 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean6.69 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202434Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan -0.611 · Feb 1.22 · Mar 6.78 · Apr 12.61 · May 19.17 · Jun 24.89 · Jul 27.72 · Aug 26.83 · Sep 23.06 · Oct 16.28 · Nov 8.78 · Dec 2.28 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00014839 (MILWAUKEE MITCHELL AP)17Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -8.22 · Feb -6.67 · Mar -1.83 · Apr 3.22 · May 8.78 · Jun 14.67 · Jul 18.17 · Aug 17.89 · Sep 13.56 · Oct 7.06 · Nov 0.611 · Dec -5 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00014839 (MILWAUKEE MITCHELL AP)17Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -4.4 · Feb -2.7 · Mar 2.5 · Apr 7.9 · May 14 · Jun 19.8 · Jul 22.9 · Aug 22.4 · Sep 18.3 · Oct 11.7 · Nov 4.7 · Dec -1.4 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI24Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 45.47 · Feb 42.93 · Mar 55.88 · Apr 98.04 · May 89.92 · Jun 111.3 · Jul 86.36 · Aug 92.71 · Sep 80.26 · Oct 70.61 · Nov 56.9 · Dec 47.75 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00014839 (MILWAUKEE MITCHELL AP)17Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading174.8 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean10.14 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites5 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation907 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature22.44 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature10.37 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature-0.85 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals16Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Lansing ±0.9 °C. Elsewhere: Markham (Canada) ±0.8 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±0.8 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±0.8 °C, Vaughan (Canada) ±0.8 °C, Chatham-Kent (Canada) ±0.9 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 4,505 is not 6.2% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share6.2 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)8Official
Foreign residents4,505 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density519.8 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau9Official
Population38,296 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program21Official
Population covered by crime statistics38,780 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)12Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value331,700 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Owner-occupied homes57.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Labour force participation rate71.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Residents born abroad12.07 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents5.87 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Non-citizens, share of residents6.2 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Flu vaccination coverage63.57 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage6Official
Mammography screening coverage83.3 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate7Official
Residents without health insurance4 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher39.35 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official
Households with a vehicle available96.17 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers aged 16 and over21,012 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers mainly working from home11.74 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households using cellular data plans88.84 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official

Alternatives for people set on Oak Creek

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Plainfield as an Oak Creek alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 143 km, better on 2 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 3.

  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 1.3% Oak Creek+196%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 1,832 Oak Creek−60%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €4,187 Oak Creek+15%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³ Plainfield vs 6.7 µg/m³ Oak Creek+16%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 38,296 Oak Creek+31%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 7.0 km Oak Creek+29%
  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 6.2% Oak Creeksame level
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Cities near Oak Creek

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

St. Francis 9.9 km away
Rent
927.6 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
4,538 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31

Alternative cities in United States

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the unemployment rate in Oak Creek?

The unemployment rate is 1.27 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Oak Creek?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 6.69 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Oak Creek?

Police recorded 1,832 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Oak Creek?

The published population is 38,296 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Oak Creek?

4,505 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Oak Creek a good place to live?

Oak Creek may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Oak Creek?

South Milwaukee, Cudahy, Franklin, Caledonia, Greendale are near Oak Creek. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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  title = {Oak Creek, United States: population, rent, salary, jobs},
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  2. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B25064 (Median Gross Rent), place records www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-18
  3. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
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  5. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
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  1. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  2. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  3. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  4. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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