Oakland, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Burt County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
1,572
Population
1,655/sq mi density
$66,202
Median Income
$33,746 per capita
$150,600
Home Value
$202,706 Zillow
$663
Median Rent
25.9% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 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
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Oakland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches. The area receives 27.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,289 ft (393 m) |
| Area | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,655/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.8351°N, 96.4671°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Burt County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 20.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 20.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.0 in |
Oakland has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 22°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (0.7").