Oakland, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Douglas County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
948
Population
1,215/sq mi density
$49,571
Median Income
$32,746 per capita
$97,200
Home Value
$142,578 Zillow
$509
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$49,571 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,200 home value, $509/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Oakland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. The area receives 18.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,215/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6578°N, 88.0279°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Douglas County County |
| Nearest Airport | Terre Haute Regional (HUF) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 62.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 57.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 63.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 2.3 in |
Oakland has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 28°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (1.9").