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Oakland’s story
Oakland in pictures
2 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
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A town of 1,142. Healthier than 95% of U.S. towns.
Population
1,142
−21.4% since 2010
Typical home
$131K
+9% in a year
Household income
$61K
median
Median age
36.0
years
Jobs based here
31
A commuter town
What makes Oakland stand out
The 2 things Oakland does most differently from other towns.
A shrinking town
Oakland has shrunk 21.4% since 2010
1,057 people in 2010; 1,142 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Oakland’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →67°
Rain and Fog/Mist
H 80° · L 66°
Local news
All →Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Oakland. Another town gets a different order.
Health
Healthier than 5% of U.S. towns
Oakland beats the Oklahoma average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 15.
D−Health Grade
32 measures vs. Oklahoma
1 better16 too close to call15 worse
| What stands out | Oakland | OK |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 5.9% | 7.8% |
| More uninsured adults | 22% | 11.3% |
Alliancehealth Madill
1.5 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
17th
percentile among OK towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Housing
A typical Oakland home is worth about $131K
The typical Oakland home is worth about $131,000, up 9% in a year, 41% below the Oklahoma typical home.
$131KZillow home value
Typical home value
Oakland$131K
Oklahoma$223K
+9%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Oakland
Most working residents leave Oakland for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Madill (28%), Ardmore (12%) and Durant (6%). Half commute less than 13 miles.
0%work in town
Where working residents work
In Oakland0%
Madill28%
Ardmore12%
Durant6%
Kingston4%
13 mi
median commute distance
31
jobs based in Oakland
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
High risk, with tornadoes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 68% of U.S. communities.
68risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
TornadoesInland floodingStrong wind
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Oakland has mild winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 94°, a January night drops to 32°, and about 2 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
2″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter34–55°
Spring52–73°
Summer71–92°
Fall53–75°
Nov 8
typical first frost
Mar 27
typical last frost
+0.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Small town
1,142 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
MadillOakland
About Oakland
Town in Oklahoma, United States
Oakland is a town in Marshall County, Oklahoma, United States. It is located just northwest of Madill, Oklahoma off US Route 70. The population was 831 as of the 2020 Census,
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 831
- Area
- 1.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 810 ft
- Area code
- 580
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