Oaktown, Indiana

Quick Statistics

Oaktown is a community in Knox County, Indiana, home to about 860 people spread across 0.3 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $25,893 a year, and a typical home is worth about $65,200. About 10.8% of adults hold a college degree, and 92.8% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 41 percent over the past decade.

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860
Total Population
▲ up 41% since 2012
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0.27 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$25,893
Median Personal Income
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$65,200
Median Home Value
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10.8%
College Educated
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92.8%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 9.3 points since 2010
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Among the Indiana towns GeoStat tracks, Oaktown ranks number 384 of 967 in population, number 765 in median household income, number 795 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Oaktown typically top out near 89°F in July, while January nights average about 22°F. The area sees roughly 9 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Oaktown
# Town Distance Population
1.Emison, IN5.2 mi.76
2.Russellville, IL6.0 mi.87
3.Carlisle, IN6.5 mi.726
4.Freelandville, IN7.1 mi.807
5.Bruceville, IN8.0 mi.446
6.Bicknell, IN9.8 mi.3,017
7.Ragsdale, IN10.8 mi.88
8.Edwardsport, IN11.0 mi.337
Frequently Asked Questions About Oaktown

What is the population of Oaktown, Indiana?
Oaktown has a population of about 860 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Oaktown, Indiana in?
Oaktown is located in Knox County, Indiana.

What is the median home value in Oaktown, Indiana?
The median home value in Oaktown is about $65,200, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Oaktown, Indiana?
The median personal income in Oaktown is about $25,893 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Oaktown, Indiana?
Since 1950, 19 tornadoes have been recorded in Knox County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Oaktown, Indiana?
Typical July highs run about 89 degrees and January lows about 22 degrees, with around 9 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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