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Oakland, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Burt County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,572 Population 1,655/sq mi density
$66,202 Median Income $33,746 per capita
$150,600 Home Value $197,553 Zillow
$663 Median Rent 25.9% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
220 Violent Crime/100K 2,382 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$66,202 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,600 home value, $663/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
220 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Oakland, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,202
12% below
$33,746 per capita
Home Value
$150,600
47% below
Zillow: $197,553
Median Rent
$663/mo
43% below
25.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
220/100K
42% below
2,382/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.5%
21% below
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
9.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
23% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr

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
88%
Home Value
53%
Rent
57%
Poverty
76%
Bachelor's
79%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
58%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Oakland a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Oakland residents earn a median household income of $66,202 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,746. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 243 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Oakland is $150,600 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $197,553. Median rent is $663/month, with 25.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.

Safety & Crime

Oakland reports 220 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,382/100K.

Education

26.5% of adults in Oakland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% below the national average). 87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Oakland has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Data Overview

People

Population1,572
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density1,655/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$66,202
Per Capita$33,746
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$438M
Avg Weekly Wage$851

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,600
Rent$663
Ownership72.3%
Zillow$197,553
Housing Units679
Rent Burden25.9%

Crime

F
Violent220/100K
Property2,382/100K

Health

Obesity39.5%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death12,044/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain31.5 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,289 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.5%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute23 min
Broadband84.7%
Internet Speed45 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Oakland was founded in 1868.
The median home in Oakland was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.