Oak Creek, WI
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Oak Creek, Wisconsin Summary
Life in Oak Creek research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Oak Creek over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Oak Creek:
The population in Oak Creek is 36,266.
The median home value in Oak Creek is $248,800.
The median income in Oak Creek is $80,817.
The cost of living in Oak Creek is 99 which is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Oak Creek is $1,194.
The unemployment rate in Oak Creek is 2.2%.
The poverty rate in Oak Creek is 4.9%.
Table Of Contents
Oak Creek SnackAbility
8.5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
8
Diversity
8
Safety
7
Amenities
8.5
Education
8.5
Commute
8
Oak Creek, WI Crime Report
709
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,917.5
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-18.27%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Oak Creek / 100k People |
Wisconsin / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 709 | 1,917.5 | 1,809.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 54 | 146.0 | 323.4 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 2.7 | 5.3 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 13 | 35.2 | 52.8 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 30 | 81.1 | 230.6 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 655 | 1,771.5 | 1,485.7 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 35 | 94.7 | 218.5 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 559 | 1,511.8 | 1,106.1 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 61 | 165.0 | 161.0 | 246.0 |
Oak Creek, WI Cost Of Living
99
Oak Creek's Overall Cost Of Living
Oak Creek's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Oak Creek | Wisconsin | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 97 | 100 | |
| Services | 93 | 97 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 97 | 100 | 100 | |
| Health | 113 | 111 | 100 | |
| Housing | 111 | 87 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 93 | 95 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 97 | 98 | 100 | |
Oak Creek, WI Photos
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Rankings for Oak Creek in Wisconsin
Map Of Oak Creek, WI
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Population over time in Oak Creek
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 36,321 | 1.3% |
| 2020 | 35,843 | 0.7% |
| 2019 | 35,588 | 1.1% |
| 2018 | 35,218 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 34,974 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 34,823 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 34,580 | 1.1% |
| 2014 | 34,190 | 1.6% |
| 2013 | 33,643 | 1.7% |
| 2012 | 33,069 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Oak Creek
| Race | Oak Creek | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.4% | 80.1% | 59.4% |
| African American | 3.5% | 6.2% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 7.0% | 2.8% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 3.1% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 10.6% | 7.2% | 18.4% |
Gender in Oak Creek
| Gender | Oak Creek | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.0% | 50.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.0% | 50.0% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Oak Creek for adults over 25
| Education | Oak Creek | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 25.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Oak Creek, Wisconsin
| Income | Oak Creek | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.7% | 4.2% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.7% | 3.8% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.6% | 7.6% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.5% | 8.6% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.7% | 12.4% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.2% | 18.8% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.4% | 14.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 22.3% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.5% | 6.9% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.5% | 6.1% | 9.5% |
