Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 654, settled in 1868.
Oak City has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 186 in 1890, a low of 186 in 1890, 595 in 2020. The archive holds 7 old photos and papers going back to 1850 and a map from 1951 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Oak City, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Mar 13, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Oak City.
Just over a tenth of Oak City residents live below the poverty line. Its income of the median household is $73,000, against $101,000 in Utah’s towns and $80,000 across U.S. towns. The average commute locally is 21 minutes. The top destinations are Delta (37%), Salt Lake City (4%) and Fillmore (3%).
| Oak City | Utah towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 0.4% | 8.4% | 8% |
| Median household income | $73,000 | $101,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 11% | 6.2% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Storm and flood damage is expected to run lower than in 72% of U.S. communities. FEMA puts 36% of Oak City’s expected hazard losses down to earthquakes, and 27% to inland flooding.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
In July, afternoons reach 93°; in January, nights fall to 19°, and about 49 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
20% of Oak City adults say their health is fair or poor, above both Utah’s towns (15%) and U.S. towns (19%). Among adults locally, 29% feel lonely. Of 32 CDC measures, Oak City beats the Utah average on 4 and trails it on 12.
| Oak City | Utah towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 9.9% | 11% | 16% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 12% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 28% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 33% | 33% |
| What stands out | Oak City | UT |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 9.9% | 12.4% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 75.1% | 65.6% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.2% | 4.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Oak City’s trail density stands at 0.4 miles per square mile. Trails total 0.5 miles in 1 park or preserve. One park or preserve covers 5 acres locally.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Oak City Park | — | 5 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Oak City; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Oak City residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across Utah.
Where Oak City’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Town in the state of Utah, United States
Oak City is a town in Millard County, Utah, United States. The population was 595 at the 2020 census.
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Oak City has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.