Oak Creek, Wisconsin
Among the top 3% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 31% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 36% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 21% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 97% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 44% of US places
- top 1% for airport distance
- top 7% for sales tax
- bottom 5% for air quality
Oak Creek is a mid-size city in Wisconsin with about 36,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include airport distance, sales tax, and walkability. It rates lower on property tax rate and air quality.
Official websiteoakcreekwi.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.0 in1.8 in
humid 97%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$86k77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 69% of US places
Home Value$283k75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 22% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 23% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.94%better than 11% of US places
Income Tax7.60%better than 20% of US places
Sales Tax5.70%better than 93% of US places
Estimated total tax burden15.83%better than 15% of US places
Unemployment1.4%better than 73% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)24°F19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)73°F30th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation36.6 in34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall48.7 inbetter than 14% of US places
Sunny Days184 daysbetter than 12% of US places
Summer Humidity61°Fbetter than 65% of US places
Comfortable Days99 daysbetter than 86% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk55.1better than 65% of US places
Air Quality54 AQIbetter than 5% of US places
School Quality55.4better than 45% of US places
Violent Crime711/100kbetter than 51% of US places
Property Crime2095/100kbetter than 17% of US places
Community
Population36,28696th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age39.543rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3468th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0362nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+416th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)76.1%37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)3.1%71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)11.0%75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)6.0%92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.8%60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time23 minbetter than 69% of US places
Walkability10.3/20better than 87% of US places
Airport Distance4 mibetter than 99% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access90.9%better than 68% of US places
Amenities Nearby53.46better than 41% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 36% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Oak Creek an affordable place to live?
- Oak Creek is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 69% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Oak Creek?
- The median home value in Oak Creek is $283k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Oak Creek?
- Median household income in Oak Creek is $86k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Oak Creek?
- Median gross rent in Oak Creek is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Oak Creek safe?
- Oak Creek is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 711/100k (better than 51%). Property crime is 2095/100k.
- What is the weather like in Oak Creek?
- Oak Creek averages 73°F in July and 24°F in January, with 36.6 in of annual precipitation and about 184 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Oak Creek?
- Public-school quality in Oak Creek is about average, scoring better than 45% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Oak Creek?
- The average one-way commute in Oak Creek is 23 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)