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Is Oakville a Good Place to Live? Oakville, Missouri: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Oakville ranks #330 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #65 of 208 small cities and #9 of 20 in Missouri. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high household income ($106,362, #31 of 208) and low poverty (6.4%, #35 of 208), and trails on long commutes (27.6 min, #178 of 208).
Oakville by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Oakville's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for Oakville: no police agency reports to the FBI for it alone. See Is Oakville safe?
What is the cost of living in Oakville?
Oakville's cost of living index is 95.1, 5% below the US level of 100 and #439 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,091/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $364,225, 36% above the typical Missouri home ($267,879).
| Measure | Oakville | MissouriMO | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 92.6 · US 100 | 95.1#439 of 1,308 | 90.8 | 92.6 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $305,499 · US $368,697 | $364,225#550 of 1,187 | $267,879 | $305,499 | $368,697 |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $261,400 | $318,600#582 of 1,309 | — | $261,400 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,178/mo | $1,091/mo#317 of 1,309 | — | $1,178/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.5x | 3x#182 of 1,309 | — | 3.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.9% | 12.3%#11 of 1,309 | — | 19.9% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Missouri is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Oakville housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Oakville is in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro.
Missouri housing market →Is Oakville safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Oakville alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Oakville crime rate or rank it on safety. Missouri as a whole records 418 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What do people earn in Oakville?
The median household in Oakville earns $106,362, 28% above the US figure of $83,163 and 49% above Missouri ($71,589). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Oakville | MissouriMO | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $71,675 · US $83,163 | $106,362#273 of 1,312 | $71,589 | $71,675 | $83,163 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 13% | 6.4%#206 of 1,312 | — | 13% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Missouri is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Oakville?
The median resident of Oakville is 45.1 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 44.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #364 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 86% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Oakville | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.3 | 45.1 | 37.3 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 32.5% | 44.1%#364 of 1,312 | 32.5% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 62.3% | 86% | 62.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Oakville's schools and health?
We have too few school records for Oakville to describe its public schools. 29% of adults are obese and 10.5% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 35.6% and 11.5%.
| Measure | Oakville | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 35.6% | 29%#331 of 1,311 | 35.6% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 10.5%#500 of 1,311 | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.3% | 15.5%#329 of 1,311 | 17.3% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 9.2% | 6%#145 of 1,311 | 9.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
What are the commute and weather like in Oakville?
The average commute in Oakville is 27.6 minutes (Missouri 24); 0.3% of workers take transit and 18.6% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Oakville scores 8.2 of 20 (below average walkable), #1009 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 76.8°F and winters 34.3°F, with 42.8 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Oakville | MissouriMO | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 21.5 min | 27.6 min#973 of 1,312 | 24 min | 21.5 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.6% | 3.7%#328 of 1,312 | 5.6% | 4.6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75.7% | 75.8% | 74.8% | 75.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.5% | 0.3% | 1% | 0.5% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 10% | 18.6% | 11.8% | 10% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 8.2#1009 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Missouri is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40.7 | 22 | 2.7 |
| Feb | 46 | 25.6 | 2.3 |
| Mar | 56.1 | 34.7 | 3.6 |
| Apr | 67.5 | 45.4 | 4.6 |
| May | 76.1 | 56 | 4.8 |
| Jun | 84.8 | 64.9 | 4.3 |
| Jul | 88.5 | 68.9 | 5 |
| Aug | 87.3 | 66.7 | 3.1 |
| Sep | 80.3 | 58.6 | 3.4 |
| Oct | 69.5 | 46 | 3 |
| Nov | 56.2 | 35.3 | 3.3 |
| Dec | 45.1 | 26.6 | 2.8 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Cahokia.
| Measure | Oakville | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 56.3°F | 56.2°F | 56.3°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.3°F | 76.8°F | 76.3°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.7°F | 34.3°F | 36.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 43.2 in | 42.8 in | 43.2 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Cahokia.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Oakville?
St. Louis County's air had a median air quality index of 43, and 73% of measured days were rated good; 6 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts St. Louis County's biggest natural hazard losses in hail, earthquake, and ice storm, with expected yearly losses of 0.16% of building value, higher than 55% of US counties.
| Measure | Oakville | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 41 | 43#494 of 1,138 | 41 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 1 | 6#761 of 1,138 | 1 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.16%#743 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for St. Louis County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, St. Louis County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hail | 0.014% | 90% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.031% | 88% of counties |
| Ice storm | 0.0014% | 67% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.09% | 60% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.005% | 37% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Oakville compare with similar-size cities?
Oakville is one of 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track and ranks #65 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 35,333.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakville, MOPop. 35,333 | #330 | 61.4 | $106,362 | $1,091/mo | no data | 27.6 min |
| Norristown, PAPop. 35,893 | #697 | 55.0 | $66,701 | $1,422/mo | 487 | 26.9 min |
| Torrington, CTPop. 35,547 | #409 | 59.9 | $70,856 | $1,169/mo | 98 | 25 min |
| Prairieville, LAPop. 35,238 | #494 | 58.2 | $104,923 | $1,324/mo | no data | 31.9 min |
| Butte, MTPop. 35,052 | #654 | 55.8 | $61,857 | $856/mo | no data | 16.9 min |
| Lewiston, IDPop. 34,651 | #485 | 58.3 | $72,197 | $1,027/mo | 175 | 15.3 min |
| McMinnville, ORPop. 34,596 | #749 | 54.2 | $73,736 | $1,380/mo | 163 | 20.8 min |
| Kearney, NEPop. 34,246 | #486 | 58.3 | $69,724 | $949/mo | 229 | 13.9 min |
| Meridian, MSPop. 34,137 | #1220 | 44.3 | $36,562 | $910/mo | 554 | 18.9 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Oakville compare with the rest of Missouri?
Oakville ranks #9 of the 20 Missouri cities we track, with a score of 61.4 against Missouri's statewide 51. Its households earn 49% above the Missouri median. Homes are 36% above the typical Missouri home.
| City | Rank in MO | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield, MOPop. 49,574 | #1 | 70.5 | $133,037 | $1,644/mo | 120 |
| Wildwood, MOPop. 35,133 | #2 | 67.6 | $161,060 | $1,661/mo | no data |
| O'Fallon, MOPop. 93,801 | #3 | 67.0 | $110,443 | $1,443/mo | 97 |
| Wentzville, MOPop. 47,061 | #4 | 66.0 | $112,394 | $1,345/mo | 139 |
| Lee's Summit, MOPop. 103,656 | #5 | 65.0 | $102,531 | $1,422/mo | 112 |
| St. Peters, MOPop. 59,092 | #6 | 63.9 | $91,637 | $1,321/mo | 172 |
| University City, MOPop. 34,685 | #7 | 63.2 | $80,694 | $1,319/mo | 319 |
| St. Charles, MOPop. 71,508 | #8 | 63.0 | $85,937 | $1,251/mo | 184 |
| Oakville, MOPop. 35,333 | #9 | 61.4 | $106,362 | $1,091/mo | no data |
| Blue Springs, MOPop. 59,965 | #10 | 61.0 | $88,920 | $1,277/mo | 228 |
| Columbia, MOPop. 128,548 | #11 | 57.8 | $66,498 | $1,097/mo | 359 |
| Florissant, MOPop. 51,773 | #12 | 57.2 | $65,318 | $1,288/mo | 251 |
| Jefferson City, MOPop. 42,488 | #13 | 56.4 | $66,371 | $802/mo | 348 |
| Independence, MOPop. 121,740 | #14 | 50.8 | $60,339 | $1,109/mo | 560 |
| Kansas City, MOPop. 510,612 | #15 | 50.3 | $69,166 | $1,238/mo | 1,376 |
| Cape Girardeau, MOPop. 40,344 | #16 | 49.4 | $55,658 | $876/mo | 467 |
| St. Joseph, MOPop. 71,236 | #17 | 47.8 | $57,956 | $898/mo | 500 |
| Joplin, MOPop. 52,593 | #18 | 47.5 | $52,097 | $962/mo | 559 |
| Springfield, MOPop. 169,954 | #19 | 46.4 | $49,311 | $964/mo | 1,233 |
| St. Louis, MOPop. 288,512 | #20 | 45.0 | $56,160 | $997/mo | 1,230 |
All 20 Missouri cities we track, by overall score. Missouri statewide: median income $71,589, violent crime 417.8 per 100,000.
How is Oakville's score calculated?
Oakville scores 61.4 out of 100, #330 of 1,312 (grade B+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 7 of 11 categories with local data; safety, education, growth, and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with Missouri's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data, some inputs missing · 24% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Oakville. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 52.9.
62.1 - HealthCity data · 19% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Oakville. Similar-size median 52.2.
66.0 - AffordabilityCity data · 16% of score
Oakville's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 76.3.
73.9 - Household financesCity data · 13% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Oakville. Similar-size median 46.7.
74.7 - TransportationCity data · 11% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Oakville. Similar-size median 47.3.
48.9 - WalkabilityCity data · 11% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Oakville's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
37.9 - EnvironmentCounty data · 6% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 54.8.
49.6 - SafetyNot scored
No FBI figures from a police agency serving Oakville alone.
— - EducationNot scored
Too few school records for Oakville.
— - GrowthNot scored
The Census does not estimate yearly population for Oakville.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Oakville's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Oakville has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Oakville
Is Oakville, MO a good place to live?
Oakville ranks #330 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #65 of 208 small cities and #9 of 20 in Missouri. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high household income ($106,362, #31 of 208) and low poverty (6.4%, #35 of 208), and trails on long commutes (27.6 min, #178 of 208).
What is the cost of living in Oakville?
Oakville's cost of living index is 95.1, 5% below the US level of 100 and #439 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,091/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $364,225, 36% above the typical Missouri home ($267,879).
Is Oakville safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Oakville alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Oakville crime rate or rank it on safety. Missouri as a whole records 418 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What is the median household income in Oakville?
The median household in Oakville earns $106,362, 28% above the US figure of $83,163 and 49% above Missouri ($71,589). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
How much is rent in Oakville?
Median rent in Oakville is $1,091/mo (Census), #317 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent takes 12.3% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Oakville?
The typical home value in Oakville is $364,225, up 3.4% in a year, against $267,879 for Missouri and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $318,600.
How are the public schools in Oakville?
We have too few school records for Oakville to describe its public schools.
How long is the commute in Oakville?
The average commute is 27.6 minutes, #973 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 24 minutes across Missouri. 3.7% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Oakville?
Oakville averages 56.2°F over the year, 76.8°F in summer and 34.3°F in winter, with 42.8 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Oakville walkable?
Oakville scores 8.2 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #1009 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Oakville at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts St.
How is the air quality in Oakville?
St. Louis County's air had a median air quality index of 43, and 73% of measured days were rated good; 6 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Louis County's biggest natural hazard losses in hail, earthquake, and ice storm, with expected yearly losses of 0.16% of building value, higher than 55% of US counties.
Who lives in Oakville?
Oakville has 35,333 residents. The median resident of Oakville is 45.1 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 44.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #364 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 86% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Oakville compare with the rest of Missouri?
Oakville ranks #9 of the 20 Missouri cities we track, with a score of 61.4 against Missouri's statewide 51. Its households earn 49% above the Missouri median. Homes are 36% above the typical Missouri home.
What cities are similar in size to Oakville?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Oakville's population of 35,333 are Norristown, PA (#697 overall), Torrington, CT (#409 overall), Prairieville, LA (#494 overall), Butte, MT (#654 overall), and Lewiston, ID (#485 overall). Oakville is #330.