OaklandWI
A town of 998. Healthier than 55% of U.S. towns.
What makes Oakland stand out
The 2 things Oakland does most differently from other towns.
998 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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 2% work in town. The top destinations are Webster (11%), Siren (9%) and Meenon (6%). Half commute less than 22 miles.
Where working residents work
Healthier than 55% of U.S. towns
Oakland beats the Wisconsin average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 12.
| What stands out | Oakland | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 14.5% | 19% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 84.3% | 77.8% |
| More adults with heart disease | 10.7% | 6.6% |
3.5% of Oakland is conserved land
1.0 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Burnett County Forest | 0.1 mi | 304 |
| 2. Ray & Evelyn Pardun Memorial Access | — | 8 |
| 3. Devils Lake Beach and Landing | — | 2 |
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 20% of U.S. communities.
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Oakland has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 2°, and about 53 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
98% 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
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Oakland is a town in Burnett County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 980 at the 2020 census. It is along Wisconsin Highway 35. The unincorporated communities of Oakland and Yellow Lake are located in the town.
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- Population
- 980
- Area
- 33 sq mi
- Elevation
- 965 ft