Oakland, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,619 Population 2,698/sq mi density
$118,438 Median Income $55,094 per capita
$381,900 Home Value $463,772 Zillow
$2,063 Median Rent 30.7% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
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Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$118,438 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$381,900 home value, $2,063/mo rent
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Education
5.0 / 5.0
58.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Oakland enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The area receives 10.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average57.4°F
6% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation623 ft (190 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density2,698/sq mi
Coordinates38.5764°N, 90.3857°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSt Louis Lambert International (STL)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.5"
17% above US avg
Snowfall 10.2"
Wettest Month (May) 5.22"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

41 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Sep 19, 2024.

Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 72 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 110 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 54 km
Jan 29, 1993 7 km WNW of Brownstown, Illinois M3.2 128 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 126 km
Dec 27, 1992 2 km E of Pocahontas, Missouri M3.2 137 km
Apr 6, 1994 2 km NE of Tamaroa, Illinois M3.2 112 km
Jul 1, 2017 9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois M3.1 105 km
Jan 23, 1991 3 km WSW of Logan, Illinois M3.1 150 km
Jun 27, 2005 6 km E of Grand Tower, Illinois M3.0 135 km
Feb 28, 1994 5 km NW of Harrison, Illinois M3.0 121 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 95 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 60 km
Sep 5, 1995 3 km N of Woodlawn, Illinois M2.9 120 km
Sep 5, 2004 3 km WNW of Saint Peter, Illinois M2.9 134 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 11 km
Mar 28, 2024 1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois M2.8 74 km
Aug 26, 1992 5 km W of Frohna, Missouri M2.8 121 km
Sep 13, 1997 3 km SSE of Darmstadt, Illinois M2.8 67 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 10 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

577 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 69 fatalities, 1,144 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 17, 2013 EF4 83 km 2
Apr 22, 2011 EF4 20 km 0
Apr 3, 1981 EF4 27 km 0
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 95 km 4
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 94 km 2
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 18 km 3
Feb 10, 1959 EF4 19 km 21
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 49 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 45 km 1
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 35 km 6
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 97 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 34 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 32 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 12 km 1
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 87 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 91 km 2
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 51 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 37 km 0
Nov 15, 1988 EF3 34 km 0
Apr 29, 1984 EF3 62 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

15 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SMITH MILL HOLLOW (3,978 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 SMITH MILL HOLLOW 3,978 88 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,688 90 km
2004 CICERO CREEK 1,846 81 km
2021 BERRYMAN BLOCK B AND C 1,728 92 km
2024 HARMON SPRING RX 1,330 88 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,285 88 km
2024 RENAULT 1,085 92 km
2024 FLATWOODS RX 796 87 km
2022 NORTH KOFFER HOLLOW 783 92 km
2005 UNNAMED 741 87 km
1995 UNNAMED 724 87 km
1989 UNNAMED 600 83 km
2024 PIGEON ROOST 583 91 km
2000 UNNAMED 549 82 km
1997 FLATWOODS 530 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 47°F (8°C) 3.6 in
April 58°F (14°C) 5.1 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 5.0 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.3 in
September 71°F (22°C) 3.5 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.0 in

Oakland has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 32°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (2.3").

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