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Oelwein is a city in the United States, with a population of 5,834 in July 2026. The city had 4 schools in 2026. In July 2026, median gross rent was US$847 per month and the median home value was US$96,300. There were 11 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1925 sources

Population5,757people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,832EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent744.5EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate7.62%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime764.8offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 52% belowOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting

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

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

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Housing and cost

Owner occupation was 76.6%, and the vacancy rate was 9.5% in July 2026. 57.2% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month4 published recurring costs, € per month
Oelwein recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Private kindergarten€1192
Utilities, 85 m² flat€123
Internet, 60 Mbps€65
Mobile plan, 10 GB€41

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited65.3 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Oelwein (Wayback Machine capture 20251215171335)25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly1,192 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Oelwein (Wayback Machine capture 20251215171335)25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB40.82 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Oelwein (Wayback Machine capture 20251215171335)25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home123 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Oelwein (Wayback Machine capture 20251215171335)25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross rent$847/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent57.19 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)9.5 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,546 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)812.3 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 rent744.5 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes46 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Oelwein 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 worker57%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 48–66%
Skilled employee60%strong on work, weak on safety · range 51–69%
Student60%strong on cost, weak on work · range 50–70%
Family72%strong on safety, weak on cost · range 63–81%
Retirement56%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 45–67%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

0.6% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 35 of 5,757 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$46,653 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Oelwein is 7.6%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income46,653 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband60.46 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription85.25 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription0.88 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet13.87 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet7.2 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,832 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)21Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,471 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov8Official
Unemployment rate7.62 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Oelwein?

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

regional median gross pay: €3,471 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,688of €2,729 take-home
  • Rent
  • Utilities
  • 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.€2,729
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− €812
Public transport passnot published for this city—
Utilities, 85 m²€123 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Oelwein (Wayback Machine capture 20251215171335) · 2025-12-31− €123
Internet€65 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Oelwein (Wayback Machine capture 20251215171335) · 2025-12-31− €65
Mobile plan€41 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Oelwein (Wayback Machine capture 20251215171335) · 2025-12-31− €41
Left overbefore the bill this city does not publish€1,688
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Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Oelwein. 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

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

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher90.54 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools4 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official
School enrolment, share of residents19.12 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio2 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents11 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations1,595 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Oelwein 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 citiesOelwein highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Oelwein 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
Oelwein765
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents764.8 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents305.8 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Recorded violent crimes17 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time22.81 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle1 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work5.15 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Destinations from nearest airport1 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights18Official
Nearest airportALO3 Aug 2026OurAirports19Official
Distance to nearest airport42 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports19Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Oelwein. 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
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

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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 -4.17 · Feb -1.67 · Mar 5.72 · Apr 13.94 · May 20.61 · Jun 25.83 · Jul 27.56 · Aug 26.56 · Sep 23.06 · Oct 15.72 · Nov 6.61 · Dec -0.833 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00132864 (FAYETTE)17Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -14.33 · Feb -12.56 · Mar -5.61 · Apr 0.722 · May 7.39 · Jun 13.22 · Jul 15.28 · Aug 13.78 · Sep 8.94 · Oct 2.39 · Nov -4.22 · Dec -10.39 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00132864 (FAYETTE)17Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -8.78 · Feb -7.06 · Mar 0.833 · Apr 8.44 · May 14.78 · Jun 20.67 · Jul 22.17 · Aug 21 · Sep 17 · Oct 9.56 · Nov 1.5 · Dec -5 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 30.99 · Feb 30.73 · Mar 52.32 · Apr 104.9 · May 128.3 · Jun 150.1 · Jul 135.1 · Aug 104.9 · Sep 98.3 · Oct 73.66 · Nov 52.32 · Dec 41.91 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00132864 (FAYETTE)17Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading56.2 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean9.45 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 precipitation559.4 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature21.45 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature7.91 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature-5.38 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Rochester ±0.9 °C. Elsewhere: Gatineau (Canada) ±1.3 °C, Barrie (Canada) ±1.6 °C, Chatham-Kent (Canada) ±2.0 °C, Markham (Canada) ±3.2 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±3.2 °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 share0 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents35 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density461.7 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population5,757 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program20Official
Population covered by crime statistics5,759 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value96,300 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes76.55 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate53.8 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad0.6 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents0.6 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage64.88 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage74.7 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance6.41 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher17.47 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Households with a vehicle available90.42 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over2,293 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home5.28 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans76.28 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Oelwein

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.

Independence as an Oelwein alternative in the same region

23 km away, better on 2 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Unemployment: 2.3% Independence vs 7.6% Oelwein−70%
  • Median gross pay, city: €2,992 Independence vs €2,832 Oelwein+6%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 820 Independence vs 765 Oelwein+7%
  • Residents: 6,312 Independence vs 5,757 Oelwein+10%
  • Nearest airport: 43.0 km Independence vs 42.0 km Oelweinsame level
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,471 Independence vs €3,471 Oelweinsame level
Full comparisonMore about Independence

Plainfield as an Oelwein alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 328 km, better on 4 of 5 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0. Median gross pay, region cannot be compared like for like.

  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 5,757 Oelwein+769%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,832 Oelwein+71%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 7.6% Oelwein−51%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 42.0 km Oelwein−79%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,471 Oelweinno percentage
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 765 Oelwein−3%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Cities near Oelwein

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

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Oelwein, nearest in population first.

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Monroeville5,758 residentsPendleton5,758 residentsWebster5,761 residentsColumbia Falls5,753 residentsGrafton5,764 residentsLayhill5,764 residents

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Common questions

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

What is the typical salary around Oelwein?

The median gross salary is 3,471 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Oelwein?

The unemployment rate is 7.62 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How safe is Oelwein?

Police recorded 764.8 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 Oelwein?

The published population is 5,757 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Oelwein?

35 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 Oelwein a good place to live?

Oelwein 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 Oelwein?

Independence is near Oelwein. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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Sources

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  1. 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
  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 2026-07-01
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  7. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00132864 (FAYETTE) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  8. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  9. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  10. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  11. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  12. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  13. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  14. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  15. Numbeo - Cost of Living in Oelwein (Wayback Machine capture 20251215171335) numbeo.com · checked 2026-07-31

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