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Oaktown, IN

Town in Knox County, Indiana.

Population

860

Land area

0.3sq mi

People per sq mi

3,164

ZIP codes

0

Oaktown and its ZIP codes

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Oaktown at a glance

  • Oaktown is about 17 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $38,333 a year, 47% less than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $65,200 (70% below Indiana) and median rent is $697 a month.

Local data for Oaktown, IN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Oaktown, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$38,333

Poverty rate

3.6%

Median home value

$65,200

Median rent

$697/mo

Homeownership

59.3%

Bachelor's or higher

4.6%

Median age

48.7

Average commute

22.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (200), Irish Americans (95), French Americans (16).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Knox County. PPP loans are for Oaktown.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.5%

Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$53,538

16,811 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$59,222

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$264M

FY 2026, $7,278 per person

Knox County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Oaktown, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone93.5%
  • Carpooled3.7%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.1%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home1.7%

Average one-way commute: 22.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Oaktown, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: earthquake

Storm events since 1996

638

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

59

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

86° / 22°F

45.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Oaktown, IN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.6%

U.S. 33.3% +5.3 pts

Diabetes

15.7%

U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts

Smoking

19.9%

U.S. 12.8% +7.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.0%

U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts

Cities near Oaktown

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
EmisonCensus-designated place5 mi1.6
Russellville, ILVillage6.2 mi0.4
CarlisleTown6.3 mi0.5
FreelandvilleCensus-designated place6.9 mi5.6
BrucevilleTown8.1 mi0.3
BicknellCity9.8 mi1.4
PaxtonCensus-designated place11 mi0.6
RagsdaleCensus-designated place11 mi0.9
EdwardsportTown11 mi0.3
WestphaliaCensus-designated place12 mi0.4
New LebanonCensus-designated place12 mi0.2
PleasantvilleCensus-designated place12 mi0.4
Flat Rock, ILVillage13 mi0.9
Palestine, ILVillage13 mi0.8
SandbornTown14 mi0.4
VincennesCity14 mi7.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Oaktown, IN in?
Oaktown is in Knox County, Indiana.
What is the population of Oaktown, IN?
About 860 people live in Oaktown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Oaktown?
Nearby places include Emison (5 mi), Russellville, IL (6.2 mi), Carlisle (6.3 mi), Freelandville (6.9 mi), Bruceville (8.1 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023