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Oakland, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Pottawattamie County County
Oakland, IA
At a Glance
How Oakland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oakland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Oakland a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Oakland residents earn a median household income of $72,500 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,417. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,746 business establishments, including 209 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oakland is $144,600 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $212,231. Median rent is $856/month, with 23.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Oakland reports 325 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 14% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,820/100K.
Education
20.7% of adults in Oakland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oakland has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.