Oberlin, Kansas

Population 1,853

Oberlin is located in Decatur County, KS. The population is 1,853, making Oberlin the largest city in Decatur County.

There are 2 public schools in Oberlin with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Oberlin is moderate , and there are 6 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Oberlin is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Oberlin property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Oberlin include Liberty Township, Oberlin Township and Center Township.

Oberlin Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 6.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 67.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 25.2%

Crime Rate

4.98% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 239
  • Violent Crimes: 146
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 544
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

58.18% Higher than national avg.
  • 6 offenders in Oberlin
  • 32.38 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

25 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 25

Unemployment

Moderate 3.8%
  • Kansas unemployment average: 3.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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2 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 2 K-12 public schools in Oberlin, KS and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Oberlin's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.

0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Oberlin, KS

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1 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2010, the city of Oberlin, KS issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2009, the city of Oberlin, KS issued 0 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $566
  • 1 Bedroom: $570
  • 2 Bedrooms: $742
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,054
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,253

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Environmental Hazards

25 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (124/124)
    Oberlin, KS has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Oberlin, KS is a red zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.15 Average
    Oberlin, KS is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 28.13°
  • February 31.05°
  • March 42.28°
  • April 50.37°
  • May 61.93°
  • June 72.66°
  • July 79°
  • August 75.1°
  • September 65.02°
  • October 52.08°
  • November 40.72°
  • December 25.95°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Oberlin, KS

Earthquakes
Oberlin, KS has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Oberlin, KS has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Oberlin, KS has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Oberlin, KS has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Oberlin, KS: $37,106

Unemployment

Unemployment in Oberlin is 3.8%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 45.87%
White Collar - 54.13%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Sam Brownback
  • Sen. Jerry Moran
  • Sen. Pat Roberts

City Representatives

  • Tim Huelskamp

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

17 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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