Oak Creek, Wisconsin

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Living In Oak Creek, Wisconsin
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  1. Overview - Life In Oak Creek
  2. Pros and Cons of Living In Oak Creek
  3. Crime In Oak Creek
  4. Cost of Living In Oak Creek
  5. Gender In Oak Creek
  6. Household Income For Oak Creek
  7. Education In Oak Creek
  8. Race & Ethnicity In Oak Creek
About Oak Creek, Wisconsin
Is Oak Creek, Wisconsin a good place to live?
Oak Creek is a city in Wisconsin state in USA with a population of 36321 residents.. The poverty rate of Oak Creek is 5.2%, which is 63% lower than national average. The typical household in Oak Creek earns $75657 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 28.7% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Oak Creek, only 96% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Oak Creek remained 2.7%, which is 43% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Oak Creek, only 37% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 30% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Oak Creek is 99, which is 1% lower than national average. Median home value in Oak Creek is $238100 , which is 4% higher than national average. While median income in Oak Creek remained $75657, which is 12% higher than national average.
Population
36321
Unemployment
2.7%
43% NAT AVG.
Poverty
5.2%
63% NAT AVG.
Overall Score
8.5
Median Home
$238100
4% NAT AVG.
Median Income
$75657
12% NAT AVG.
Median Rent
$1115
4% NAT AVG.
Cost Of Living
99
1% NAT AVG.
People Living BPL
1 in 19
Unemployed People
1 in 37
People Earning < $10,000
1 in 27
People Earning < $50,000
28.7%
People with <= High School
1 in 3
People With Any Degree
1 in 2.1
Pros & Cons Overview

Jobs85%

Housing85%

Affordability80%

Safety70%

Amenities85%

Diversity80%

Education85%

Commute80%

Is Oak Creek, Wisconsin safe place to live?
The overall crime rate in Oak Creek, Wisconsin is 7% lower than national average. The violent crime rate of Oak Creek is 65% lower than national average. While the property crime rate of Oak Creek is 5% higher than national average. You have 1 in 741 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 48 chance of being victim of property crime.
Crime Cases
798
Violent : 49
Property : 749
Total Crime
7% NAT. AVG.
21% STATE AVG.
2186.2 (per 100k)
Violent Crime
65% NAT. AVG.
58% STATE AVG.
134.2 (per 100k)
Property Crime
5% NAT. AVG.
38% STATE AVG.
2051.9 (per 100k)
Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Oak Creek
Violent crime
1 in 741
Property crime
1 in 48
Robbery
1 in 3027
Burglary
1 in 526
Assault
1 in 1297
Car Theft
1 in 712
Oak Creek : Property Crime Ranking
Ranking Total
Crime		 Property
Crime		 Burglary Larceny Car
Thefts
In Wisconsin 24 19 27 22 23
In USA 1352 1227 1477 1061 1203
Oak Creek : Violent Crime Ranking
Ranking Violent
Crime		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
In Wisconsin 51 25 21 53 47
In USA 1729 330 812 1676 1296

Violent Crime


Crime Type Count Oak Creek
Wisconsin
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Violent Crime 49 134.2 323.37 387.8
Murder 0 0 5.28 6.5
Robbery 12 32.9 52.82 73.9
Assault 28 76.7 230.63 279.7
Rape 9 24.6 34.63 27.7
Property Crime


Crime Type Count Oak Creek
 Wisconsin
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Property Crime 749 2051.9 1485.67 1,958.2
Burglary 69 189 218.49 314.2
Larceny 629 1723.2 1106.13 1,398
Car Theft 51 139.7 161.04 246
Violent Crime Comparison
Property Crime Comparison

Cost of Living
Expense Oak Creek Wisconsin National Avg.
Services 93 97 100
Groceries 97 100 100
Health 113 111 100
Housing 111 87 100
Transportation 93 95 100
Utilities 97 98 100
Cost of Living
Gender
Gender Oak Creek Wisconsin Country
Female 50.8% 50.2% 50.8%
Male 49.2% 49.8% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Oak Creek Wisconsin Country
Less than $10,000 3.7% 4.6% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.1% 4.1% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.3% 8.6% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 6% 9% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.6% 13% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 20.6% 18.9% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.8% 14.1% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 21.4% 16.3% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.1% 6.1% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 5.4% 5.2% 8.3%
Education


Education Oak Creek Wisconsin Country
< 9th Grade 2% 2% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 2% 5% 7.0%
High School or GED 29% 30% 27.0%
Other College 19% 21% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 11% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 25% 20% 20.0%
Master's Degree 9% 8% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 2% 1% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Oak Creek Wisconsin Country
White 78% 80.6% 60.1%
African American 3.2% 6.2% 12.2%
American Indian 0.4% 0.8% 0.6%
Asian 5.6% 2.8% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0% 0% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.2% 0.3%
Multiracial 3.1% 2.3% 2.8%
Hispanic 9.4% 7% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity