What are the schools like in Oakland, OK?

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

What is the median household income in Oakland?

The median household income in Oakland, OK is $58,021 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 11.7%.

What is the weather like in Oakland, OK?

Oakland has an average high temperature of 52.5°F in January and 95.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 2.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Oakland, OK affordable or expensive?

Oakland's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Oakland is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $85,000 and the median rent is $764 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Oakland, OK?

Oakland has a violent crime rate of 224.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1364.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Oakland, OK a Good Place to Live?

Oakland is a small town of 1,163 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $58,021 and a 11.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Oakland stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Oakland is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Oakland 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: 87.6

Oakland's overall cost of living index is 87.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Oakland costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Oakland, OK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$85,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$764	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	64.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$58,021	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Oakland's violent crime rate is 224.4 per 100,000 residents — 41% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

224.4 /100k

Property Crime

1364.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Oakland, OK	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	10.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	73.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Oakland sees average highs of 52.5°F in January and 95.0°F in July, with 41.3 inches of annual precipitation and 2.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Oakland, OK
Average High — January	52.5°F
Average High — July	95.0°F
Annual Precipitation	41.3"
Annual Snowfall	2.3"

Demographics

Metric	Oakland, OK	National Avg
Population	1,163	—
Median Age	36.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	11.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	53.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	30.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	25.8%	22.2%
65 and over	9.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Madill, OK 2 mi Mannsville, OK 8 mi Kingston, OK 8 mi Earl, OK 9 mi Ravia, OK 11 mi

Oakland vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oakland, OK affordable or expensive?

Oakland's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Oakland roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $85,000 and median rent is $764/month.

What is the crime rate in Oakland, OK?

Oakland's violent crime rate is 224.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1364.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Oakland?

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

Is Oakland, OK a good place to live?

Oakland, OK has a population of 1,163, a median household income of $58,021, and an unemployment rate of 11.7%. 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?

Oakland averages 52.5°F in January and 95.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.3 inches with about 2.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Oakland?

The population of Oakland, Oklahoma is 1,163 with a median age of 36.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Oakland?

Key numbers for living in Oakland: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $85,000, median household income $58,021, crime index 61 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Oakland side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.