Oilton is a small town of 130 in Texas, with a median household income of $39,063
and a 8.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Oilton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Oilton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Oilton 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: 87.8
Oilton's overall cost of living index is 87.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Oilton costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Oilton, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$75,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
88.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$39,063
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Oilton's violent crime rate is 381.7 per 100,000 residents
— 0% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
381.7 /100k
Property Crime
1465.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Oilton is served primarily by WEBB CISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Oilton, TX
National Avg
School District
WEBB CISD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
71.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Oilton sees average highs of 67.1°F in January
and 97.6°F in July,
with 25.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.3 inches of snow per year.
Oilton's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Oilton roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $75,000 and median rent is N/A/month.
Oilton's violent crime rate is 381.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1465.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Oilton are operated by WEBB CISD.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.0:1. 0.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Oilton, TX has a population of 130, a median household income of $39,063, and an unemployment rate of 8.8%.
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.
Oilton averages 67.1°F in January and 97.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 25.7 inches
with about 0.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Oilton, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 78371.
The population of Oilton, Texas is 130 with a median age of 48.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Oilton: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $75,000, median household income $39,063, crime index 88 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Oilton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.