Oakland, IL
Living in Oakland
Bikeability51
Walkability41
Commute72
Public Transit16
Affordability99
Public Safety79
Airports20
Hospitals43
Colleges87
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools11
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
962Population+33 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
68%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate36%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$55kMedian Household Income+$18k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K26%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K4%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector61%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation28%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office24%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van90%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$74kMedian Home Value+$15k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$408Median Monthly Rent+$10 (2010–19)
64%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached84%
Mobile home11%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier29%
Home Value
Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K49%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity25%
LP gas1%
Utility gas74%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Oakland
United States45
Illinois50
Coles County39
Property Crime in Oakland
United States48
Illinois43
Coles County18
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | 2 | 7 |
| Feb | 30 | 2 | 4 |
| Mar | 41 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 30 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Oakland
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding40
Tornado27
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Oakland, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Oakland, IL
Charis Christian Academy
17 miles, SW
St Mary Catholic School
18 miles, E
Pleasant View School
21 miles, W
Little Creek School
21 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Oakland, IL
Eastern Illinois University
15 miles, SW
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
32 miles, E
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
33 miles, N
Indiana State University
36 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Oakland, IL
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center
18 miles, SW
Paris Community Hospital
19 miles, E
The Carle Foundation Hospital
33 miles, N
Osf Heart of Mary Medical Center
33 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Oakland, IL
University of Illinois-Willard Airport
29 miles, NW
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
89 miles, W
Indianapolis International Airport
92 miles, E