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Oakdale is a small town of 230 in Tennessee, with a median household income of $49,063
and a 5.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Oakdale stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Oakdale is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Oakdale 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: 92.8
Oakdale's overall cost of living index is 92.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Oakdale costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Oakdale, TN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$92,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$675
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
80.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$49,063
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Oakdale's violent crime rate is 51.4 per 100,000 residents
— 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
51.4 /100k
Property Crime
654.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Oakdale is served primarily by Morgan County.
Metric
Oakdale, TN
National Avg
School District
Morgan County
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
2.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
71.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Oakdale sees average highs of 46.3°F in January
and 87.7°F in July,
with 59.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.8 inches of snow per year.
Oakdale's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Oakdale roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $92,000 and median rent is $675/month.
Oakdale's violent crime rate is 51.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 654.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Oakdale are operated by Morgan County.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
2.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Oakdale, TN has a population of 230, a median household income of $49,063, and an unemployment rate of 5.4%.
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.
Oakdale averages 46.3°F in January and 87.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 59.9 inches
with about 1.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Oakdale, TN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 37829.
The population of Oakdale, Tennessee is 230 with a median age of 41.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Oakdale: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $92,000, median household income $49,063, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Oakdale side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
