Oildale, California
Among the top 1% of US places for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 7% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade A+, better than 99% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 34% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 79% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 52% of US places
- top 4% for sunny days
- top 7% for walkability
- bottom 3% for income tax
Oildale is a mid-size city in California with about 35,000 residents. It grades A+ for weather and F for affordability. Standout strengths include sunny days, walkability, and comfortable days. It rates lower on estimated total tax burden and income tax.
Climate
Sweltering, dry summers · Cool winters · Dry
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Precipitation 1.2 in0.0 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$46k21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$50kbetter than 34% of US places
Home Value$199k61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 30% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 41% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.11%better than 43% of US places
Income Tax13.30%better than 3% of US places
Sales Tax8.85%better than 19% of US places
Estimated total tax burden21.03%better than 4% of US places
Unemployment11.4%better than 11% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)49°F88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)85°F95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation6.7 in1st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.1 inbetter than 87% of US places
Sunny Days303 daysbetter than 96% of US places
Summer Humidity52°Fbetter than 89% of US places
Comfortable Days107 daysbetter than 90% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk30.9better than 89% of US places
Air Quality48 AQIbetter than 35% of US places
School Quality71.3better than 67% of US places
Violent Crime1397/100kbetter than 20% of US places
Property Crime3055/100kbetter than 6% of US places
Community
Population34,79696th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age34.219th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4376th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9439th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1036th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)61.8%24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.8%64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)28.4%89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.1%81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)6.0%77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time22 minbetter than 74% of US places
Walkability12.5/20better than 94% of US places
Airport Distance109 mibetter than 33% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access89.8%better than 64% of US places
Amenities Nearby45.69better than 37% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 56% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Oildale an affordable place to live?
- Oildale is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $50k, better than 34% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Oildale?
- The median home value in Oildale is $199k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Oildale?
- Median household income in Oildale is $46k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Oildale?
- Median gross rent in Oildale is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Oildale safe?
- Oildale is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1397/100k (better than 20%). Property crime is 3055/100k.
- What is the weather like in Oildale?
- Oildale averages 85°F in July and 49°F in January, with 6.7 in of annual precipitation and about 303 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Oildale?
- Public-school quality in Oildale is above average, scoring better than 67% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Oildale?
- The average one-way commute in Oildale is 22 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)