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OakviewMO
A town of 377. Public schools that outperform most of Missouri.
Population
377
residents
Median home value
$177K
Census ACS
Household income
$69K
median
Median age
45.0
years
Jobs based here
175
Balanced
What makes Oakview stand out
The thing Oakview does most differently from other towns.
Small town
377 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
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Oakview’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Oakview. Another town gets a different order.
Schools
Oakview’s public schools outperform 73% of Missouri districts
The public schools Oakview’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 73% of Missouri’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
B+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Charles Borromeo Accadmy Private | PK–8 | 225 |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MO on state tests and graduationAll 1 schools →
Natural hazards
Low risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 25% of U.S. communities.
25risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland floodingTornadoes
1
paid flood claims since 1982
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Oakview has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 18 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
18″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–41°
Spring44–65°
Summer66–86°
Fall46–67°
Oct 24
typical first frost
Apr 13
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Oakview
Most working residents leave Oakview for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Kansas City (41%), Liberty (7%) and Kansas City (5%). Half commute less than 8 miles.
1%work in town
Where working residents work
In Oakview1%
Kansas City41%
Liberty7%
Kansas City5%
North Kansas City5%
8 mi
median commute distance
175
jobs based in Oakview
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Safety
Crime reported in Oakview
No violent or property crimes were reported in Oakview in 2024. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Oakview is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
0
violent crimes reported in 2024
0
property crimes reported in 2024
FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Health
How healthy Oakview is
Oakview beats the Missouri average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
32 measures vs. Missouri
0 better31 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Oakview | MO |
|---|---|---|
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 10.6% | 9% |
Nkc Health
4.2 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Housing
Homes in Oakview sell for about $211K
The median sale price was $211,000 in March 2026.
$211Kmedian sale price
1
homes sold in March
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
About Oakview
Village in Missouri, United States
Oakview is a village in Clay County, Missouri, United States. The population was 366 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 366
- Area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,001 ft