Oakland, ME
Living in Oakland
Bikeability
3
Walkability
13
Commute
65
Public Transit
4
Affordability
67
Public Safety
92
Airports
24
Hospitals
78
Colleges
53
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
34
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
2.4k
Population
-305 (2010–19)
51 y
Median Age
+9 (2010–19)
22%
College-Educated
-3% (2010–19)
69%
Family Households
+8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Caucasian94%
Multiracial6%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate28%
Some College45%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$58k
Median Household Income
+$17k (2010–19)
83%
Above Poverty
-8% (2010–19)
25 mi
Average Commute
79%
Lived Here Last Year
+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K7%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector61%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office6%
Service38%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Taxicab1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$166k
Median Home Value
+$22k (2010–19)
18%
Built 2000 or Later
$672
Median Monthly Rent
+$147 (2010–19)
67%
Owner-Occupied
+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home22%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier17%
Home Value
Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K7%
House Heating Type
Electricity10%
Fuel oil, kerosene69%
LP gas11%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Oakland
United States45
Maine15
Kennebec County15
Property Crime in Oakland
United States48
Maine27
Kennebec County31
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (54%)(40%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton49%
Donald Trump44%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 | 3 | 20 |
| Feb | 21 | 3 | 18 |
| Mar | 30 | 4 | 15 |
| Apr | 42 | 4 | 4 |
| May | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 5 | 3 |
| Dec | 25 | 4 | 18 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Oakland
Inland Flooding37
Tornado3
Blizzard4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Oakland, ME
Private Schools
Private Schools near Oakland, ME
Mount Merici Academy
2 miles, E
Temple Academy
3 miles, SE
Nfi Sidney River Bend School
4 miles, S
St John Catholic School
4 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Oakland, ME
Colby College
2 miles, E
Thomas College
3 miles, SE
Purdue University Global-Augusta
15 miles, S
University of Maine at Augusta
15 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Oakland, ME
Northern Light Inland Hospital
2 miles, E
Maine General Medical Center
14 miles, S
Redington Fairview General Hospital
14 miles, N
Franklin Memorial Hospital
23 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Oakland, ME
Bangor International Airport
47 miles, NE
Portland International Jetport
69 miles, SW
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
116 miles, SW
Manchester Airport
141 miles, SW