OaklandMN
A town of 477.
477 people, and everyone knows the way
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Oakland’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Oakland. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Oakland
Most working residents leave Oakland for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Albert Lea (31%), Austin (17%) and Rochester (6%). Half commute less than 14 miles.
Where working residents work
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Oakland has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 43 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Oakland is
Oakland beats the Minnesota average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 18.
| What stands out | Oakland | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 78.9% | 76.1% |
| More uninsured adults | 10.9% | 7.5% |
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 58% of U.S. communities.
0% of Oakland is conserved land
1.2 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
99% of working residents leave Oakland for work
Where Oakland’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Oakland
Unincorporated community in Minnesota, United States
Oakland is an unincorporated community in Oakland Township, Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States, near Albert Lea and Austin. It is along Interstate 90, County Road 46, and County Road 34 / 890th Avenue.
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- Elevation
- 1,270 ft