Oakland, Topeka, KS
Living in Oakland
Bikeability
38
Walkability
74
Commute
83
Public Transit
43
Affordability
100
Public Safety
39
Airports
40
Hospitals
72
Colleges
38
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
1
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
9.7k
Population
-773 (2010–19)
36 y
Median Age
-1 (2010–19)
-
College-Educated
+3% (2010–19)
53%
Family Households
-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black13%
Caucasian50%
Hispanic or Latino34%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Education
Households
Family household53%
Householder living alone42%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$35k
Median Household Income
+$3.9k (2010–19)
81%
Above Poverty
+6% (2010–19)
21 mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
+10% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K35%
$25K to $49K34%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector77%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Public transportation1%
Walked8%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$58k
Median Home Value
-$4.5k (2010–19)
2%
Built 2000 or Later
$472
Median Monthly Rent
+$55 (2010–19)
50%
Owner-Occupied
-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached83%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier46%
Home Value
Less than $50K34%
$50K to $99K48%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity9%
LP gas2%
Utility gas88%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Oakland
United States45
Kansas56
Topeka Metro Area49
Shawnee County57
Property Crime in Oakland
United States48
Kansas58
Topeka Metro Area78
Shawnee County87
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump54%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 1 | 5 |
| Feb | 33 | 1 | 4 |
| Mar | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 31 | 1 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Oakland
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding39
Tornado17
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Oakland, Topeka, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Oakland, Topeka, KS
Holy Family Catholic School
1 miles, SW
Heritage Christian School
2 miles, NW
Cair Paravel Latin School
3 miles, W
Mater Dei Catholic School
3 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Oakland, Topeka, KS
Washburn University
4 miles, SW
University of Kansas
22 miles, E
Baker University
32 miles, SE
Ottawa University-Ottawa
38 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Oakland, Topeka, KS
Stormont Vail Hospital
3 miles, W
Freedom Behavioral Hospital of Topeka, Llc
3 miles, SW
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
22 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Oakland, Topeka, KS
Kansas City International Airport
52 miles, E
Manhattan Regional Airport
55 miles, W
Salina Regional Airport
110 miles, W
Lincoln Airport
137 miles, NW