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Crime in Oak Creek summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Oak Creek. Key points include:
There were 690 total crimes in Oak Creek in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Oak Creek is 1,831.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Oak Creek is 146.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Oak Creek is 1,685.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Oak Creek is -13.56% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Oak Creek Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Oak Creek / 100k People |
Wisconsin / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 690 | 1,831.9 | 1,432.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 55 | 146.0 | 278.5 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 10 | 26.5 | 39.4 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 30 | 79.6 | 200.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 635 | 1,685.9 | 1,154.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 27 | 71.7 | 117.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 558 | 1,481.5 | 875.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 50 | 132.7 | 161.3 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Oak Creek summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Oak Creek. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Wisconsin. Key points include:
The cost of living in Oak Creek is 105 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Oak Creek is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Oak Creek is $407,622.
The median income in Oak Creek is $96,555.
Oak Creek's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Oak Creek Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Oak Creek | Wisconsin | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 95 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 124 | 91 | 100 |
| Housing | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Transportation | 101 | 102 | 100 |
| Utilities | 98 | 100 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Oak Creek, WI Weather
The average high in Oak Creek is 56.0° and the average low is 39.5°.
There are 69.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 34.4 inches of precipitation each year with 46.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Oak Creek |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 56.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 39.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 69.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 34.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 46.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Oak Creek Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Oak Creek
The current population in Oak Creek is 37,325. The population has increased 12.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37,325 | 2.3% |
| 2023 | 36,473 | 0.5% |
| 2022 | 36,286 | 0.1% |
| 2021 | 36,266 | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 36,321 | 0.7% |
| 2019 | 36,066 | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 35,843 | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 35,588 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 35,218 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 34,974 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 34,823 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 34,580 | 1.1% |
| 2012 | 34,190 | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 33,643 | 1.7% |
| 2010 | 33,069 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Oak Creek
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Oak Creek is:
73.0% White with 27,264 White residents.
4.4% African American with 1,624 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 37 American Indian residents.
6.1% Asian with 2,260 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 125 Other residents.
3.9% Two Or More with 1,471 Two Or More residents.
12.2% Hispanic with 4,544 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Oak Creek | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.0% | 78.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 4.4% | 5.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 6.1% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.9% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 12.2% | 8.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Oak Creek
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Oak Creek is 49.8% female with 18,605 female residents.
Oak Creek is 50.2% male with 18,720 male residents.
| Gender | Oak Creek | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 49.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.2% | 50.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Oak Creek for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Oak Creek completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Oak Creek completed 9-12th grade.
26.0% of adults in Oak Creek completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Oak Creek completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Oak Creek completed associate's degree.
27.0% of adults in Oak Creek completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in Oak Creek completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Oak Creek completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Oak Creek completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Oak Creek | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 29.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Oak Creek, Wisconsin
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2.4% of households in Oak Creek earn Less than $10,000.
2.2% of households in Oak Creek earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.8% of households in Oak Creek earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.4% of households in Oak Creek earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.7% of households in Oak Creek earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.8% of households in Oak Creek earn $50,000 to $74,999.
17.1% of households in Oak Creek earn $75,000 to $99,999.
23.9% of households in Oak Creek earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.9% of households in Oak Creek earn $150,000 to $199,999.
10.8% of households in Oak Creek earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Oak Creek | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.4% | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.2% | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.8% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.4% | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.7% | 10.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.8% | 17.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 17.1% | 13.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 23.9% | 19.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.9% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 10.8% | 9.2% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
