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Oak Creek, WI

Milwaukee CountyElev. 214 m
Population
36,473
Median home
$305,100
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
11
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Oak Creek

Oak Creek is home to roughly 36,473 residents. Oak Creek sits in Milwaukee County. The median age is 38.9 and the median household income is $93,120. Homes carry a median value of $305,100, and about 59% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (73.7%). Around 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 23 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
36,473
Median age
38.9
Median household income
$93,120
Per-capita income
$47,480
Poverty rate
4.4%
High-school grad or higher
94.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
38.4%
Unemployment
0.8%
Avg. commute
22.9 min
Work from home
11.4%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White73.7%
Hispanic or Latino12.1%
Black3.7%
Asian6.6%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts42.9%
Sales & office22.7%
Production, transportation & material moving16.7%
Service11.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$305,100
Median gross rent
$1,397/mo
Owner-occupied
59.4%
Median year built
1992
Households
15,164
Avg. household size
2.4

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Oak Creek has 11 public schools — 7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading46%
Math46%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Oak Creek HighHighGrades 9–12
Oak Creek East MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Oak Creek West MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Carollton ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Cedar Hills ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Deerfield ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Edgewood ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Forest Ridge ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Meadowview ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Shepard Hills ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Early Learning AcademyGrades -1–-1

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime61% below national
Oak Creek150
Wisconsin304
United States386
↑ 34% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime5% below national
Oak Creek1,855
Wisconsin1,260
United States1,952
↓ 16% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Oak Creek Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Oak Creek.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Milwaukee County
Cold waveVery High
TornadoVery High
Winter weatherVery High
Heat waveRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Oak Creek is in Milwaukee County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Oak Creek sits in Milwaukee County. Elevation ~214 m.

Map of Oak Creek
Oak Creek, WI
Where Oak Creek is
MilwaukeeMadisonGreen BayKenoshaRacineAppletonOak Creek
Historic places

2 on the National Register of Historic Places.

LUMBERMAN shipwreck (schooner)GRACE A. CHANNON (canaller) Shipwreck
Notable people from Oak Creek
John MatuszakMargaret DomkaHarrison Cleary
People searches in Oak Creek
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Nearby cities
South Milwaukee (3 mi)Franklin (6 mi)Caledonia (6 mi)Greenfield (8 mi)Racine (11 mi)West Allis (11 mi)

Public records

Incarceration records — Milwaukee County

Most-recorded names in Milwaukee County booking & incarceration records:

Aaron Lewis (3)David Jones (2)John Williams (2)Dung Nguyen (2)Adriana Sanchez (2)John Miller (2)Alex Walker (1)Alexi Sanchez (1)Alexia Walker (1)Alexis Walker (1)Alfonzo Young (1)Alicia Lewis (1)Anh Nguyen (1)Dang Nguyen (1)Daniel Smith (1)James Miller (1)John Smith (1)Jose Willis (1)Larry Wright (1)Mary Smith (1)Warren Wilson (1)Adam Lewis (1)Adam Walker (1)Adonis Nguyen (1)

Names with the most public booking/incarceration records in the county. Source: state & county correctional rosters (first-party).

Common questions

Oak Creek — frequently asked

What is the population of Oak Creek, Wisconsin?
Oak Creek has a population of about 36,473, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Oak Creek?
The median home value in Oak Creek is $305,100, and the median gross rent is $1,397/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Oak Creek safe? What is the crime rate?
Oak Creek Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 150 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Oak Creek face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Milwaukee County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, tornado, winter weather.
How many schools are in Oak Creek?
Oak Creek has 11 public schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Oak Creek?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Oak Creek. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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