Oakland, Iowa

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Population in 2021: 1,510 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +1.5%
 
Males: 779  (51.6%)
Females: 731  (48.4%)
Median resident age:

37.4 years
Iowa median age:

38.5 years

Zip codes: 51560.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $69,705 (it was $37,961 in 2000)
Oakland:

$69,705
IA:

$65,600

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $31,755 (it was $19,205 in 2000)

Oakland city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $143,207 (it was $77,500 in 2000)
Oakland:

$143,207
IA:

$174,400

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $135,662; detached houses: $134,934; townhouses or other attached units: $133,809

Median gross rent in 2021: $670.

March 2022 cost of living index in Oakland: 82.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 15.1%
(15.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Black residents, 19.6% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 8.9% for other race residents, 19.9% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Oakland, IA (2021)
    • 1,41580.0%White alone
    • 20211.4%Hispanic
    • 17610.0%Two or more races
    • 70.4%Asian alone
    • 30.2%American Indian alone
    • 10.06%Black alone

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According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Oakland, Iowa as of March 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Oakland is 779 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


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Ancestries: German (22.2%), Irish (14.1%), American (8.4%), English (5.4%), Brazilian (2.1%), Italian (2.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 03/14/1882

Elevation: 1103 feet

Land area: 1.51 square miles.

Population density: 1,002 people per square mile   (low).

Oakland, Iowa map

182 residents are foreign born (7.6% Latin America, 2.1% Europe).

This city:

10.4%
Iowa:

5.5%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $1,735 (1.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2021: $1,918 (1.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Council Bluffs, IA (24.6 miles , pop. 58,268).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (32.3 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (400.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Carson, IA (2.3 miles ),
Hancock, IA (2.4 miles ),
Macedonia, IA (2.9 miles ),
Henderson, IA (3.4 miles),
Avoca, IA (3.5 miles ),
Treynor, IA (3.5 miles ),
Bentley, IA (3.5 miles),
Minden, IA (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 41.31 N, Longitude: 95.40 W

Area code: 712

Distribution of median household income in Oakland, IA in 2021
Distribution of house value in Oakland, IA in 2021
Oakland satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 2 buildings, average cost: $167,500
  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $450,000
  • 2018: 2 buildings, average cost: $150,000
  • 2017: 2 buildings, average cost: $155,000
  • 2016: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $260,000
  • 2013: 3 buildings, average cost: $234,000
  • 2012: 2 buildings, average cost: $192,500
  • 2011: 2 buildings, average cost: $250,000
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $300,000
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $120,000
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $130,000
  • 2005: 2 buildings, average cost: $193,000
  • 2004: 5 buildings, average cost: $113,000
  • 2003: 9 buildings, average cost: $107,200
  • 2002: 3 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 2001: 3 buildings, average cost: $136,700
  • 2000: 5 buildings, average cost: $93,600
  • 1998: 3 buildings, average cost: $89,300
  • 1997: 3 buildings, average cost: $106,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Oakland, IA residents
Average permit cost in Oakland, IA
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

2.7%
Iowa:

3.0%
Most common industries in Oakland, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (10.1%)
  • Educational services (9.8%)
  • Food (7.6%)
  • Health care (7.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (3.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (17.7%)
  • Food (8.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.4%)
  • Truck transportation (5.2%)
  • Machinery, equipment, supplies merchant wholesalers (3.5%)
  • Other transportation, support activities, couriers (3.5%)
  • Educational services (3.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (17.1%)
  • Health care (14.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (10.6%)
  • Food (6.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.9%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.6%)
  • Social assistance (3.8%)
Most common occupations in Oakland, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.1%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (2.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.5%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.5%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5.0%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.7%)
  • Cashiers (4.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.8%)

Average climate in Oakland, Iowa

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Oakland, Iowa environmental map by EPA

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Tornado activity:

Oakland-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 91% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/26/1976, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 13.0 miles away from the Oakland city center injured 6 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/27/1953, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 37.4 miles away from the city center killed one person and injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Oakland-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 293% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 347.7 miles away from Oakland center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 406.4 miles away from Oakland center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 303.6 miles away from Oakland center
On 6/22/2019 at 08:50:24, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi) earthquake occurred 257.2 miles away from the city center
On 12/17/2009 at 02:53:42, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 67.0 miles away from Oakland center
On 7/16/2004 at 12:17:30, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 47.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Pottawattamie County (22) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 19
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 15, Storms: 12, Tornadoes: 7, Snows: 2, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Oakland topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Oakland:

  • OAKLAND MANOR (737 NORTH HIGHWAY)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Oakland:

  • AVOCA NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; AVOCA, IA)
  • REM IOWA-BIRCH COTTAGE (Hospital, about 15 miles away; SHELBY, IA)
  • GRISWOLD CARE CENTER INC (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; GRISWOLD, IA)

Airports located in Oakland:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Oakland:

  • Iowa Western Community College (about 22 miles; Council Bluffs, IA; Full-time enrollment: 5,344)
  • Creighton University (about 29 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 5,370)
  • Metropolitan Community College Area (about 30 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 12,236)
  • Bellevue University (about 30 miles; Bellevue, NE; FT enrollment: 7,139)
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center (about 31 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 2,815)
  • University of Nebraska at Omaha (about 33 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 12,073)
  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 72 miles; Maryville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,946)

Public high school in Oakland:

Public elementary/middle school in Oakland:

See full list of schools located in Oakland

Library in Oakland:

  • ECKELS MEMORIAL LIBRARY (Operating income: $37,781; Location: 207 S HIGHWAY; 27,191 books; 504 audio materials; 1,624 video materials; 13 state licensed databases; 38 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Oakland: Oakland (A), Oakland Country Club (B), Nishna Heritage Museum (C), Oakland Fire and Rescue Department (D), Eckels Memorial Library (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Oakland include: United Methodist Church (A), First Congregational Church (B), Saint Pauls Lutheran Church (C), Oakland Christian Church (D), Harlan Mission Lutheran Church (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Oakland include: Riverside Stadium (1), Schueman Park (2), Chautauqua Park (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Pat Bohen - Baseball player.

Pottawattamie County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

67.4%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

4.0%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
53 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
64 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Oakland (2011 data):

  • Arbor Bank: , Oakland Branch at 301 Oakland Avenue, branch established on 1881/12/23. Info updated 2011/07/07: Bank assets: $204.5 mil, Deposits: $166.3 mil, headquarters in Nebraska City, NE, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Oakland Financial Services, Inc.
  • Great Western Bank: Oakland State Bank Branch at 501 Pioneer Avenue, branch established on 1984/09/07. Info updated 2010/06/08: Bank assets: $8,458.0 mil, Deposits: $6,362.5 mil, headquarters in Watertown, SD, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 187 total offices, Holding Company: National Australia Bank Limited

For population 15 years and over in Oakland:

Marital status in Oakland, IA
  • Never married: 29.9%
  • Now married: 42.5%
  • Separated: 1.9%
  • Widowed: 5.8%
  • Divorced: 20.0%

For population 25 years and over in Oakland:

  • High school or higher: 89.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.4%
  • Unemployed: 3.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.9
Iowa average:

10.4

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2021
Means of transportation to work in 2021 - Oakland
Presidential Elections Results

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Religion statistics for Oakland, IA (based on Pottawattamie County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant13,43043
Evangelical Protestant11,36956
Catholic8,9479
Other2,3849
Orthodox801
None56,948-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 15
This county:

1.68 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
Pottawattamie County:

0.22 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Here:

0.11 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 51
Here:

5.71 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 44
This county:

4.92 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.0%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Pottawattamie County:

29.7%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

16.7%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Oakland:

51.8%
State:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Oakland:

48.6%
State:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Oakland:

28.3
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

21.7%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Oakland:

10.0%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.9
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

33.7%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
Here:

56.8%
State:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Oakland:

76.7%
State:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Oakland, IA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2017)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Water Supply 2$11,246$67,4760$0
Streets and Highways 1$5,157$61,8840$0
Other Government Administration 1$4,119$49,4280$0
Financial Administration 0$0 1$2,139
Firefighters 0$0 3$926
Local Libraries 0$0 3$226
Totals for Government 4$20,522$61,5667$3,291

Oakland government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $337,000 ($223.18)
    Housing and Community Development: $120,000 ($79.47)
    Parks and Recreation: $24,000 ($15.89)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $697,000 ($461.59)
    Parks and Recreation: $240,000 ($158.94)
    Solid Waste Management: $151,000 ($100.00)
    Regular Highways: $124,000 ($82.12)
    Local Fire Protection: $104,000 ($68.87)
    Financial Administration: $75,000 ($49.67)
    Libraries: $59,000 ($39.07)
    General - Other: $50,000 ($33.11)
    General Public Buildings: $48,000 ($31.79)
    Police Protection: $34,000 ($22.52)
    Sewerage: $29,000 ($19.21)
    Health - Other: $20,000 ($13.25)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $5,000 ($3.31)
    Central Staff Services: $5,000 ($3.31)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $1,000 ($0.66)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $91,000 ($60.26)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $19,000 ($12.58)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $373,000 ($247.02)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $26,000 ($17.22)

Oakland government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $160,000 ($105.96)
    Other: $80,000 ($52.98)
    Sewerage: $72,000 ($47.68)
    Parks and Recreation: $62,000 ($41.06)
    Parking Facilities: $2,000 ($1.32)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $205,000 ($135.76)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $56,000 ($37.09)
    Fines and Forfeits: $11,000 ($7.28)
    Rents: $7,000 ($4.64)
    Interest Earnings: $3,000 ($1.99)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $903,000 ($598.01)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $190,000 ($125.83)
    Other: $2,000 ($1.32)
  • Tax - Property: $486,000 ($321.85)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $183,000 ($121.19)
    Other License: $6,000 ($3.97)

Oakland government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $4,441,000 ($2941.06)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $4,193,000 ($2776.82)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $248,000 ($164.24)

Oakland government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $854,000 ($565.56)

Businesses in Oakland, IA

  • Chevrolet: 1
  • Dairy Queen: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Oakland:

  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KLNG (1560 AM; daytime; 10 kW; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA)
  • KOMJ (590 AM; 5 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KOZN (1620 AM; 10 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KMA (960 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: KMA BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KYFR (920 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KCRO (660 AM; 1 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: ETERNAL BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Oakland:

  • KXKT (103.7 FM; GLENWOOD, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KMLV (88.1 FM; RALSTON, NE; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KGOR (99.9 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KEZO-FM (92.3 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KQCH (94.1 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KQKQ-FM (98.5 FM; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KSRZ (104.5 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KIWR (89.7 FM; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA; Owner: IOWA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • KEFM (96.1 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WEBSTER COMMUNICATIONS CO.)
  • KCSI (95.3 FM; RED OAK, IA; Owner: HAWKEYE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KLTQ (101.9 FM; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KGBI-FM (100.7 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: GRACE UNIVERSITY)
  • KVNO (90.7 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF UNIV. OF NEBRASKA)
  • KIOS-FM (91.5 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 001)
  • KSOM (96.5 FM; AUDUBON, IA; Owner: MEREDITH COMMUNICATIONS L.C.)
  • KNOD (105.3 FM; HARLAN, IA; Owner: WIRELESS BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)

TV broadcast stations around Oakland:

  • KHIN (Channel 36; RED OAK, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KYNE-TV (Channel 26; OMAHA, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KMTV (Channel 3; OMAHA, NE; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KETV (Channel 7; OMAHA, NE; Owner: KETV HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WOWT-TV (Channel 6; OMAHA, NE; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • KPTM (Channel 42; OMAHA, NE; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF THE MIDLANDS)
  • KXVO (Channel 15; OMAHA, NE; Owner: MITTS TELECASTING COMPANY)
  • KVSS-LP (Channel 67; OMAHA, NE; Owner: VSS CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS)
  • KUON-TV (Channel 12; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA)
  • K61GA (Channel 61; OMAHA, NE; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KKAZ-CA (Channel 24; OMAHA, NE; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF THE MIDLANDS)

Oakland fatal accident list:

Sep 4, 2000 11:35 AM, Us-6, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 9, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 21Number of bridges
  • 259ft / 78.5mTotal length
  • 30,045Total average daily traffic
  • 5,951Total average daily truck traffic
  • 30,045Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Oakland, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31940-1949
  • 51950-1959
  • 21960-1969
  • 51970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 12010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Oakland, IA

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Oakland)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

30 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Oakland, IA)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

5
  • OAKLAND, 410 Parker Road (Lat: 41.303639 Lon: -95.385222), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 79.2 m, Call Sign: WQIN345,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6315.84 MHz, Grant Date: 04/24/2018, Expiration Date: 03/25/2028, Certifier: Steven T Campbell, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 800 17th Street, N.W., Suite #1100, Washington, DC 20006-3906, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:
  • OAKLAND, Lat: 41.309972 Lon: -95.397083, Call Sign: WQJG725,
    Assigned Frequencies: 956.368 MHz, Grant Date: 12/31/2018, Expiration Date: 09/03/2028, Certifier: Mike Baragary, Registrant: Business Radio Licensing, 30251 Golden Lantern, Suite E # 501, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, Phone: (949) 348-8510, Fax: (949) 348-8514, Email:
  • OAKLNDAVE408, 410 Parker Road (Lat: 41.303639 Lon: -95.385222), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 79.2 m, Call Sign: WQUR917,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6286.19 MHz, 6375.14 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6404.79 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, Grant Date: 09/24/2014, Expiration Date: 09/24/2024, Certifier: John E Monday, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S. Akard St. 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Email:
  • Oakland Water Tower, 699 Ridge Ct (Lat: 41.316528 Lon: -95.382611), Type: Tank, Structure height: 45 m, Overall height: 46 m, Call Sign: WRCC654,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, Grant Date: 08/27/2018, Expiration Date: 08/27/2028, Certifier: Eric Pyland, Registrant: Lerman Senter Pllc, 2001 L Street, Nw Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 416-6744, Email:
  • IAOAKLANDCN2, Parker Rd (Lat: 41.316528 Lon: -95.382611), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 42.7 m, Call Sign: WRNP259,
    Assigned Frequencies: 17980.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 08/03/2021, Expiration Date: 08/03/2031, Certifier: Jack Marsh, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Oakland)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

4
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182P (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 120 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1462S, N1462S, N-1462S, Serial Number: 18265009, Year manufactured: 1976, Airworthiness Date: 09/08/1998, Certificate Issue Date: 05/19/2014
    Registrant (LLC): Riverside Aviation LLC, 402 Glass St, Oakland, IA 51560
  • Aircraft: BEECH 35 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 120 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR E185 SERIES (205 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2762V, N2762V, N-2762V, Serial Number: D-153, Year manufactured: 1947, Airworthiness Date: 09/06/1955, Certificate Issue Date: 01/27/2004
    Registrant (Corporation): J R Bane Land Corp, 37362 Idlewood Rd, Oakland, IA 51560
  • Aircraft: CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO-550-N (310 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 362MD, N362MD, N-362MD, Serial Number: 4126, Year manufactured: 2014, Airworthiness Date: 09/12/2014, Certificate Issue Date: 08/26/2020
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Jordan Pierce, 205 Grove St, Oakland, IA 51560, Other Owners: Sayla Pierce
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 140 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 77049, N77049, N-77049, Serial Number: 11503, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 03/06/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 10/31/1995
    Registrant (Corporation): J R Bane Land Corporation, 37362 Idlewood Rd / C/O Joel R Bane, Oakland, IA 51560

Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2006
(Based on 1 partial tract)
C) Refinancings
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$49,400
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0
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Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0217.01

Most common first names in Oakland, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William2379.4 years
John1977.0 years
Robert1771.1 years
Frank1680.2 years
Mary1682.7 years
James1381.5 years
Kenneth1274.0 years
Donald1174.8 years
Fred1079.7 years
Harold1080.0 years
Most common last names in Oakland, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Killion1475.2 years
Fritz1383.0 years
Johnson1282.7 years
Bates1280.3 years
Smith1179.4 years
Bane977.7 years
Putnam979.7 years
Pierce879.4 years
Mcmartin880.4 years
Turner877.1 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Oakland, IA
  • 75.6%Utility gas
  • 21.4%Electricity
  • 3.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Oakland, IA
  • 58.4%Utility gas
  • 41.6%Electricity


Oakland compared to Iowa state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
There are 2 pilots and 7 other airmen in this city.
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