Oakland, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Pottawattamie County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,500 Population 838/sq mi density
$72,500 Median Income $33,417 per capita
$144,600 Home Value $226,213 Zillow
$856 Median Rent 23.2% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$72,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$144,600 home value, $856/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Oakland, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,500
4% below
$33,417 per capita
Home Value
$144,600
49% below
Zillow: $226,213
Median Rent
$856/mo
26% below
23.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.7%
39% below
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
11.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
21% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

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)

Income
96%
Home Value
51%
Rent
74%
Poverty
90%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Oakland a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 $226,213. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,500
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density838/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born11.4%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$72,500
Per Capita$33,417
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty11.2%
County GDP$6,263M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,085

Housing

A+
Home Value$144,600
Rent$856
Ownership61.1%
Zillow$226,213
Housing Units690
Rent Burden23.2%

Health

Obesity38.8%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,293/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain36.4 in/yr
Elevation1,080 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.7%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute24 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Oakland was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
11.4% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 209 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.