Oakland, KY
Living in Oakland
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute62
Public Transit1
Affordability85
Public Safety87
Airports53
Hospitals34
Colleges13
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools18
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
232Population+30 (2010–19)
58 y Median Age+14 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
62%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years14%
35 to 54 years16%
55 to 74 years43%
75 years and over16%
Diversity
Black6%
Caucasian92%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate41%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income-$1k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty+7% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K8%
$75K to $99K21%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector58%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts45%
Sales and office16%
Service5%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$122kMedian Home Value+$25k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$532Median Monthly Rent+$196 (2010–19)
78%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached98%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 201312%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1939 or earlier21%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K36%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K24%
$300K to $399K1%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity26%
Utility gas67%
Wood7%
Crime
Violent Crime in Oakland
United States45
Kentucky26
Bowling Green Metro Area20
Warren County24
Property Crime in Oakland
United States48
Kentucky41
Bowling Green Metro Area52
Warren County63
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 4 | 2 |
| Feb | 40 | 4 | 2 |
| Mar | 48 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 38 | 5 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Oakland
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding67
Tornado31
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Oakland, KY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Oakland, KY
Plum Tree Montessori
8 miles, W
St Joseph Interparochial School
11 miles, W
Anchored Christian School
12 miles, SW
Bowling Green Christian Academy
13 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Oakland, KY
Western Kentucky University
12 miles, W
Welch College
50 miles, S
Lindsey Wilson College
52 miles, E
Campbellsville University
54 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Oakland, KY
Rivendell Behavioral Health Services
8 miles, SW
The Medical Center (Bowling Green)
11 miles, W
Greenview Regional Hospital
12 miles, SW
Tj Samson Community Hospital
19 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Oakland, KY
Nashville International Airport
68 miles, S
Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport
70 miles, NW
Evansville Regional Airport
98 miles, NW