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Oakland

A city of 1,562 people in Missouri
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Conserved land0.6%2 of 384 acres
Trails0.1 mi0.2 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves11 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Oakland

City in Missouri, United States
1,390Population
0.6 sq miArea
614 ftElevation

Oakland is a city in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2020 census, Oakland had a population of 1,390.

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Living in Oakland

Housing in Oakland

$464K▲ 0.9% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Oakland home is worth about $464,000, up 0.9% in a year, 73% above the Missouri typical home.

Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Health in Oakland

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Health Grade A

Healthier than 86% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Missouri

19better than MO·3worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 10 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Mercy Hospital SouthSaint Louis · 4.6 mi · ER
South County Health CenterSaint Louis · 3.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Oakland · CMS · HRSAHealth in Oakland →

Schools in Oakland

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School Grade A+

The public schools Oakland’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 95% of Missouri’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictKIRKWOOD R-VIISchools2

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within MO. Ratings are from neighbors.

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