Oakland City, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Pike County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
2,635
Population
2,583/sq mi density
$48,750
Median Income
$22,450 per capita
$102,000
Home Value
$165,907 Zillow
$883
Median Rent
26.1% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$48,750 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,000 home value, $883/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Oakland City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. The area receives 12.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 469 ft (143 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,583/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3380°N, 87.3491°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Pike County County |
| Nearest Airport | Evansville Regional (EVV) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 19.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 3.9 in |
Oakland City has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (2.9").