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Population (year 2000): 1,279. Estimated population in July 2006: 3,306 (+158.5% change)
Males: 629  (49.2%)
Females: 650  (50.8%)

Fayette County

Median resident age:  31.1 years
Tennessee median age:  35.9 years

Zip codes: 38060.


Estimated median household income in 2005: $50,500 (it was $51,823 in 2000)
Oakland  $50,500
Tennessee:  $38,874

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $125,500 (it was $122,600 in 2000)
Oakland  $125,500
Tennessee:  $114,000

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Races in Oakland:

  • White Non-Hispanic (80.3%)
  • Black (16.5%)
  • Hispanic (1.6%)

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Ancestries: United States (21.3%), English (13.8%), German (12.2%), Irish (9.0%), French (2.9%), Scotch-Irish (2.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1919

Land area: 3.60 square miles.

Population density: 684 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Oakland

  • High school or higher: 88.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.2%
  • Unemployed: 4.3%
  • Mean travel time to work: 35.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Oakland town

  • Never married: 21.9%
  • Now married: 67.3%
  • Separated: 1.0%
  • Widowed: 3.8%
  • Divorced: 6.0%

24 residents are foreign born

This town:  1.9%
Tennessee:  2.8%



According to our research there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Oakland, Tennessee in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Oakland to the number of sex offenders is 1233 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this town is near the state average.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Oakland:  0.5% ($609)
Tennessee:  0.8% ($715)
Oakland satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Memphis, TN (32.0 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (474.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Hickory Withe, TN (4.4 miles ), Gallaway, TN (9.7 miles ), Braden, TN (11.0 miles ), Williston, TN (11.0 miles ), Somerville, TN (11.0 miles ), Arlington, TN (11.2 miles ), Rossville, TN (12.8 miles ), Mason, TN (12.8 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 342 buildings, average cost: $130,800
  • 2005: 355 buildings, average cost: $138,100
  • 2006: 335 buildings, average cost: $157,800
  • 2007: 327 buildings, average cost: $167,500

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Latitude: 35.23 N, Longitude: 89.52 W


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Population change in the 1990s: +818 (+177.4%).



Most common industries for males:



  • Construction (15%)
  • Food (6%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (6%)
  • Truck transportation (5%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (5%)
  • Motor vehicle, parts and supplies merchant wholesalers (4%)


Most common industries for females:



  • Health care (26%)
  • Educational services (10%)
  • Social assistance (8%)
  • Finance and insurance (7%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (5%)
  • Personal and laundry services (3%)


Most common occupations for males



  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (9%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Business operations specialists (5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (5%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4%)
  • Accountants and auditors (4%)


Most common occupations for females



  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (12%)
  • Registered nurses (7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)
  • Child care workers (5%)
  • Customer service representatives (5%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (4%)


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Crime in Oakland by Year

Type 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
Murders 00000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 00000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.0
Robberies 10200
    per 100,000 77.50.0147.20.00.0
Assaults 55443
    per 100,000 387.6383.4294.3285.9175.4
Burglaries 15141157
    per 100,000 1162.81073.6809.4357.4409.4
Thefts 2737342654
    per 100,000 2093.02837.42501.81858.53157.9
Auto thefts 44622
    per 100,000 310.1306.7441.5143.0117.0
Arson 10000
    per 100,000 77.50.00.00.00.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 201.1) 290.7289.9295.1168.0199.4

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Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 15 (13 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:  5.27
US city average:  3.00

Average climate in Oakland, Tennessee

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Oakland-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Tennessee state average. It is 122% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/21/1952, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 18.0 miles away from the Oakland town center killed 16 people and injured 74 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 11/27/1994, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 11.1 miles away from the town center killed 3 people and injured 25 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.


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Hospitals/medical centers near Oakland:
  • METHODIST HEALTHCARE FAYETTE HOSPITAL (about 14 miles; SOMERVILLE, TN)
  • BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-COLLIERVILLE (about 17 miles; COLLIERVILLE, TN)
  • LAKESIDE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM (about 19 miles; MEMPHIS, TN)

Political contributions by individuals in Oakland, TN

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Oakland:
  • MILLINGTON MUNI (about 26 miles; MILLINGTON, TN; ID: NQA)
  • MEMPHIS INTL (about 34 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; ID: MEM)
  • MC KELLAR-SIPES REGIONAL (about 50 miles; JACKSON, TN; ID: MKL)
Other public-use airports nearest to Oakland:
  • FAYETTE COUNTY (about 10 miles; SOMERVILLE, TN; ID: FYE)
  • WOLF RIVER (about 13 miles; ROSSVILLE, TN; ID: 54M)
  • COVINGTON MUNI (about 25 miles; COVINGTON, TN; ID: M04)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Oakland:
  • SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE-MACON CAMPUS (about 24 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; Full-time enrollment: 6,979)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS (about 32 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; FT enrollment: 15,831)
  • SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE-UNION CAMPUS (about 32 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; FT enrollment: 6,979)
  • THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER (about 32 miles; MEMPHIS, TN; FT enrollment: 2,019)
  • NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 52 miles; SENATOBIA, MS; FT enrollment: 3,842)
  • JACKSON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 55 miles; JACKSON, TN; FT enrollment: 2,534)
  • UNION UNIVERSITY (about 59 miles; JACKSON, TN; FT enrollment: 2,144)
Public elementary/middle schools in Oakland:

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Notable location: Oakland City Hall (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Oakland: Oakland First Baptist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Wilson Cemetery (1), Oakland Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotel: Days Inn (6805 Highway 64).

 

Drinking water stations with addresses in Oakland and their reported violations in the past:

OAKLAND WATER DEPT (Population served: 5997, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One minor monitoring violation

Average household size:
This town:  2.5 people
Tennessee:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  78.8%
Whole state:  69.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  2.4%
Whole state:  4.2%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 1999:
This town:  5.7%
Whole state:  13.5%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:
This town:  1.5%
Whole state:  5.8%

Oakland compared to Tennessee state average:

Oakland, Tennessee environmental map by EPA

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  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Banks with branches in Oakland (2007 data):
  • Oakland Deposit Bank: Financial Center at 6280 Highway 64, branch established on 2001-10-22; at 6280 Highway 64, branch established on 1905-03-05. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $107.0 mil, Deposits: $94.9 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Oakland Financial Services, Inc.
  • First Citizens National Bank: Oakland Branch at 7285 Highway 64, branch established on 2004-06-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $831.0 mil, Deposits: $666.1 mil, headquarters in Dyersburg, TN, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 19 total offices, Holding Company: First Citizens Bancshares, Inc.



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Local government employment and payroll (March 2002)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Solid Waste Management 4$6,387$19,1610$0
Firefighters 0$0 1$350
Other Government Administration 8$11,794$17,6914$714
Water Supply 4$7,879$23,6370$0
Sewerage 1$2,883$34,5960$0
Police Protection - Officers 8$21,361$32,0422$1,276
Totals for Government 25$50,305$24,1467$2,340



11.09% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($51,170 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  11.09%
Tennessee average:  7.52%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Shelby County, TN  7.33% ($55,840 average AGI)
from Hardeman County, TN  0.37% ($33,458)
from Tipton County, TN  0.32% ($31,244)


6.75% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($35,699 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.75%
Tennessee average:  6.67%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Shelby County, TN  3.52% ($35,232 average AGI)
to Hardeman County, TN  0.39% ($26,250)
to DeSoto County, MS  0.30% ($46,486)


Strongest AM radio stations in Oakland:
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPLX (1170 AM; 10 kW; GERMANTOWN, TN; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • WJCE (680 AM; 10 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: ENTERCOM MEMPHIS LICENSE, LLC)
  • WMC (790 AM; 5 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KWAM (990 AM; 10 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CONCORD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WREC (600 AM; 5 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WHBQ (560 AM; 5 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WOWW (1430 AM; 3 kW; GERMANTOWN, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WLRM (1380 AM; 3 kW; MILLINGTON, TN; Owner: WORLD OVERCOMERS OUTREACH MINISTRIES)

Strongest FM radio stations in Oakland:
  • WSRR-FM (98.1 FM; MILLINGTON, TN; Owner: KOOL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WEGR (102.7 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGKX (105.9 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: KIX BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WRVR-FM (104.5 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: ENTERCOM MEMPHIS LICENSE, LLC)
  • WMC-FM (99.7 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WMPS (107.5 FM; GERMANTOWN, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WKNO-FM (91.1 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: MID-SOUTH PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION)
  • WYPL (89.3 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: MEMPHIS/SHELBY COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY & INFO CNTR.)
  • WQOX (88.5 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: MEMPHIS CITY SCHOOLS)
  • WEVL (89.9 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: SOUTHERN COMMUNICATION VOLUNTEERS, INC.)
  • WKVF (94.9 FM; BYHALIA, MS; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • WUMR (91.7 FM; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS)
  • WMBZ (94.1 FM; GERMANTOWN, TN; Owner: ENTERCOM MEMPHIS LICENSE, LLC)
  • WMFS (92.9 FM; BARTLETT, TN; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORP. OF ILLINOIS)

TV broadcast stations around Oakland:
  • WMC-TV (Channel 5; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • WLMT (Channel 30; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPTY-TV (Channel 24; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WREG-TV (Channel 3; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • WPXX-TV (Channel 50; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WKNO (Channel 10; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: MID-SOUTH PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION)
  • WHBQ-TV (Channel 13; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • W57CG (Channel 57; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: GEORGE S. FLINN, JR.)
  • WBUY (Channel 40; HOLLY SPRINGS, MS; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W67CV (Channel 67; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: GEORGE S. FLINN, JR.)

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