What are the schools like in Oakland Acres, IA?

School district data for Oakland Acres is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Oakland Acres?

The median household income in Oakland Acres, IA is $106,458 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.0%.

What is the weather like in Oakland Acres, IA?

Oakland Acres has an average high temperature of 28.3°F in January and 83.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 31.0 inches.

Oakland Acres, IA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Oakland Acres, IA affordable or expensive?

Oakland Acres's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Oakland Acres is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $247,100 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Oakland Acres, IA?

Oakland Acres has a violent crime rate of 228.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 750.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Oakland Acres, IA a Good Place to Live?

Oakland Acres is a small town of 194 in Iowa, with a median household income of $106,458 and a 1.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Oakland Acres stands out for an affordable cost of living, a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Oakland Acres is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Oakland Acres city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 92.7

Oakland Acres's overall cost of living index is 92.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Oakland Acres costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Oakland Acres, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$247,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	96.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$106,458	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Oakland Acres's violent crime rate is 228.6 per 100,000 residents — 40% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

228.6 /100k

Property Crime

750.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Oakland Acres, IA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	41.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Oakland Acres sees average highs of 28.3°F in January and 83.3°F in July, with 38.2 inches of annual precipitation and 31.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Oakland Acres, IA
Average High — January	28.3°F
Average High — July	83.3°F
Annual Precipitation	38.2"
Annual Snowfall	31.0"

Demographics

Metric	Oakland Acres, IA	National Avg
Population	194	—
Median Age	42.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	99.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	33.0%	22.2%
65 and over	14.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Kellogg, IA 5 mi Grinnell, IA 5 mi Sully, IA 10 mi Lynnville, IA 10 mi Gilman, IA 11 mi

Oakland Acres vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oakland Acres, IA affordable or expensive?

Oakland Acres's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Oakland Acres roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $247,100 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Oakland Acres, IA?

Oakland Acres's violent crime rate is 228.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 750.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Oakland Acres?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Oakland Acres, IA a good place to live?

Oakland Acres, IA has a population of 194, a median household income of $106,458, and an unemployment rate of 1.0%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Oakland Acres?

Oakland Acres averages 28.3°F in January and 83.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.2 inches with about 31.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Oakland Acres?

The population of Oakland Acres, Iowa is 194 with a median age of 42.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Oakland Acres?

Key numbers for living in Oakland Acres: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $247,100, median household income $106,458, crime index 50 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Oakland Acres side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.