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Living in Oakdale

The city had 11 schools in 2026. Oakdale, a city in the United States, had a population of 6,546 in July 2026. 66.5% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026. There were 13 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

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

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 Oakdale.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$873 per month, while the median home value was US$98,700 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 67.2%, and the vacancy rate was 24.8% in July 2026.

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Oakdale yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$873/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent66.45 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct24.84 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Median monthly rent767.3 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables18Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

13.9% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 908 people of 6,526 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

Median household income was US$42,540 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Oakdale is 14.4%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–15Oakdale 14.4%25 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
G03 Median Household Income Usd42,540 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct61.3 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Subscription Pct79.43 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct0.56 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 No Internet Pct20.01 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Satellite Internet Pct20.42 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Median gross salary1,737 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)17Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)2,786 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov7Official
Unemployment rate14.44 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables18Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Oakdale. 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 Oakdale. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct75.75 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Schools11 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count11Official
G07 School Enrollment Share Pct12.47 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio0 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents13 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official
G06 Preventable Hospitalization Rate3,378 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Oakdale 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.

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Commute22.07 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct3.29 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Nearest airportUCE3 Aug 2026OurAirports15Official
Distance to nearest airport45 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports15Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Oakdale. 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, Hybridvaries
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
Open official information
Open the full United States section
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Oakdale.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Oakdale average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND34°3°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Oakdale average monthly precipitation, mm0408012016015511510013212915011791115108121145JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 16.22 · Feb 18.83 · Mar 22.67 · Apr 26.06 · May 29.28 · Jun 32.44 · Jul 33.5 · Aug 33.89 · Sep 31.94 · Oct 26.5 · Nov 21.28 · Dec 17.11 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information13Official
Average night-time low by monthJan 3.39 · Feb 5.44 · Mar 9 · Apr 12.44 · May 17.22 · Jun 20.83 · Jul 22.17 · Aug 21.83 · Sep 18.89 · Oct 12.72 · Nov 7.78 · Dec 4.61 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information13Official
Average temperature by monthJan 9.78 · Feb 12.17 · Mar 15.83 · Apr 19.28 · May 23.22 · Jun 26.61 · Jul 27.83 · Aug 27.83 · Sep 25.39 · Oct 19.61 · Nov 14.5 · Dec 10.89 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information13Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 155.4 · Feb 114.8 · Mar 99.57 · Apr 132.3 · May 128.8 · Jun 150.1 · Jul 116.8 · Aug 90.93 · Sep 115.1 · Oct 108 · Nov 121.2 · Dec 144.5 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information14Official
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M324.7 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M38.85 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm858.3 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Max Temp C Jul29.61 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature20.99 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Min Temp C Jan12.96 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Taos6,526 residentsDe Soto6,527 residentsColumbia6,525 residentsWinthrop Harbor6,525 residentsLitchfield6,528 residentsCherryville6,523 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Oakdale residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport86.1%Foreign residents13.9%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share13.11 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official
Foreign residents908 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables18Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density485.3 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau6Official
Population6,526 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program16Official

Is Oakdale 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 worker43%strong on work, weak on safety · range 32–54%
Skilled employee60%strong on work, weak on safety · range 50–70%
Student48%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 36–60%
Family55%strong on family, weak on safety · range 41–69%
Retirement46%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 32–60%
Foreign residents908 people31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Population6,526 people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Households spending over 30% of income on rent66.45 %4 Jul 2026Official source · ACS median gross rent
Median monthly rent767.3 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Median gross salary1,737 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary (regional)2,786 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Official source · data.bls.gov
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Home Value Usd98,700 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Owner-occupied homes67.16 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G03 Labour36.07 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Residents born abroad13.87 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct0.76 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct13.11 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct53.72 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage3Official
G06 Mammography Screening Pct78.7 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate4Official
G06 Uninsured Share Pct9.77 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct7.47 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G08 Reporting Agency Count0 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct89.1 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G09 Ntd Agency Count0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus1,730 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Work From Home Share Pct13.58 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct72.15 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

Common questions

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

What is the typical salary around Oakdale?

The median gross salary is 2,786 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Oakdale?

The unemployment rate is 14.44 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How many people live in Oakdale?

The published population is 6,526 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Oakdale?

908 people 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 Oakdale a good place to live?

Oakdale 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.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 14). Oakdale (LA), United States: rent, salary, jobs, air quality [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab; version approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/oakdale-la/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  2. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  8. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  10. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  1. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  4. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  5. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  6. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  8. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26

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