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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.

Last checked 2026-09-1921 sources

Population6,526people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary1,737EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent767.3EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate14.44%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables

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.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Oakdale 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 internet18Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan19Official · national market
Median gross rent$873/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent66.45 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)24.84 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)786.4 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)1Official
Median monthly rent767.3 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

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 worker49%strong on work, weak on safety · range 39–59%
Skilled employee55%strong on work, weak on safety · range 46–64%
Student54%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 43–65%
Family59%strong on family, weak on safety · range 46–72%
Retirement50%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 37–63%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

13.9% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 908 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 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income42,540 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband61.3 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription79.43 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription0.56 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet20.01 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet20.42 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary1,737 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)20Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)2,912 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov8Official
Unemployment rate14.44 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Oakdale?

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

regional median gross pay: €2,912 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,448of €2,316 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.€2,316
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− €786
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€1,448
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Oakdale Salary needed to live in Oakdale

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
Residents with high school education or higher75.75 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools11 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count12Official
School enrolment, share of residents12.47 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio0 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents13 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
Preventable hospitalizations3,378 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official

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
Average commute time22.07 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work3.29 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportUCE3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official
Distance to nearest airport45 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official

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

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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
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 Information14Official
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 Information14Official
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 Information14Official
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 Information15Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading24.7 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean8.85 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation858.3 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature29.61 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature20.99 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature12.96 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Carrollton ±1.5 °C. Elsewhere: Amagasaki (Japan) ±3.3 °C, Daitō (Japan) ±3.3 °C, Habikino (Japan) ±3.3 °C, Higashiosaka (Japan) ±3.3 °C, Hirakata (Japan) ±3.3 °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

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

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)6Official
Foreign residents908 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density485.3 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population6,526 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program17Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value98,700 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes67.16 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate36.07 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad13.87 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents0.76 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents13.11 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage53.72 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage78.7 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance9.77 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher7.47 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available89.1 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over1,730 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home13.58 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans72.15 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Oakdale

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.

Watsonville as an Oakdale alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 2760 km, better on 4 of 5 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0.

  • Residents: 50,716 Watsonville vs 6,526 Oakdale+677%
  • Median gross pay, city: €2,517 Watsonville vs €1,737 Oakdale+45%
  • Unemployment: 7.7% Watsonville vs 14.4% Oakdale−47%
  • Foreign residents: 23.8% Watsonville vs 13.1% Oakdale+82%
  • Nearest airport: 4.0 km Watsonville vs 45.0 km Oakdale−91%
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Common questions

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What is the typical salary around Oakdale?

The median gross salary is 2,912 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 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, October 16). Oakdale (Louisiana), United States: population, rent, salary [ImmigrationDB compilation; version cb332039da141ac6253994e035144a7b]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/oakdale-la/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  9. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  1. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  5. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  6. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  7. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  8. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  9. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  10. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  11. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26

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