Oscoda is a tiny town located in the state of Michigan. With a population of 916 people and five associated neighborhoods, Oscoda is the 495th largest community in Michigan.
Of important note, Oscoda is also a town of artists. Oscoda has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Oscoda’s character.
A relatively large number of people in Oscoda telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 10.39% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Oscoda is worth considering.
Compared to the rest of the country, citizens of Oscoda spend much less time in their cars: on average, their commute to work is only 10.49 minutes. This also means that noise and pollution levels in the town are less than they would otherwise be.
As is often the case in a small town, Oscoda doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
In terms of college education, the citizens of Oscoda rank slightly lower than the national average. 16.24% of adults 25 and older in Oscoda have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree, while 21.84% of adults have a 4-year degree or higher in the average American community.
The per capita income in Oscoda in 2022 was $23,440, which is low income relative to Michigan and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $93,760 for a family of four.
Oscoda is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Oscoda home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Oscoda residents report their race to be White, followed by Native American. Important ancestries of people in Oscoda include German, English, Irish, French, and Polish.
The most common language spoken in Oscoda is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Polish.