Oakview is a small town of 386 in Missouri, with a median household income of $81,500
and a 3.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Oakview stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Oakview is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Oakview city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 93.3
Oakview's overall cost of living index is 93.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Oakview costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Oakview, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$163,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,284
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
82.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$81,500
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Oakview's violent crime rate is 132.8 per 100,000 residents
— 65% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
132.8 /100k
Property Crime
805.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Oakview, MO
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
31.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Oakview sees average highs of 39.9°F in January
and 90.2°F in July,
with 42.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 11.0 inches of snow per year.
Oakview's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Oakview roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $163,000 and median rent is $1,284/month.
Oakview's violent crime rate is 132.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 805.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Oakview, MO has a population of 386, a median household income of $81,500, and an unemployment rate of 3.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Oakview averages 39.9°F in January and 90.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.8 inches
with about 11.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Oakview, Missouri is 386 with a median age of 43.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Oakview: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $163,000, median household income $81,500, crime index 36 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Oakview side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
