Oakes, North Dakota
Oakes is a city of 1,858 people in Dickey County, North Dakota, founded in 1886.
Why visit Oakes
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 6 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Oakes Post Office, Oakes National Bank Block and Oakes Swimming Pool.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 0°F, and about 37 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Oakes
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Oakes
Oakes is the most populous city in Dickey County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 1,798 at the 2020 census. Oakes was founded in 1886.
From the Wikipedia article Oakes, North Dakota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks7
Oakes Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
United States historic place
Oakes National Bank Block
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
United States historic place
Walter T. Noonan House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in North Dakota, United States
Klein and Sutmar Block
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Oakes Swimming Pool
Sports field and stadium
106 10th Street South, Oakes
Mo-Su 12:30-16:30 open "Day Swim"; Mo-Su 18:30-20:30 open "Night Swim"
Restaurants and cafes6
Sweets 'N Stories
Cafe · Coffee Shop
509 Main Avenue, Oakes
Mo-Fr 09:00-17:30; Sa 09:00-15:00
Northside Treats & Eats
Restaurant
313 7th Street North, Oakes
Mo-Su 11:00-19:00
The Bakery Shoppe
Bakery
504 Main Avenue, Oakes
Mo-Fr 06:30-16:00
History
Oakes was laid out in 1886. It was named for Thomas F. Oakes, a railroad official. A post office has been in operation in Oakes since 1886. The city was incorporated in 1888.
From the History section of Oakes, North Dakota on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Noonan House Bed & Breakfast and Event Venue
Motel and hotel
215 7th Street South, Oakes
Churches and places of worship3
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Healthcare3
Map of Oakes
33 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19°F | 0°F | 0.6 in | 7.2 in |
| Feb | 24°F | 3°F | 0.7 in | 6.0 in |
| Mar | 38°F | 16°F | 1.2 in | 6.9 in |
| Apr | 54°F | 29°F | 1.8 in | 3.7 in |
| May | 68°F | 43°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 53°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 58°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 55°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 46°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 57°F | 33°F | 2.0 in | 1.6 in |
| Nov | 38°F | 18°F | 0.8 in | 4.2 in |
| Dec | 25°F | 6°F | 0.9 in | 7.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Oakes (0 mi away), rain and snow from Fullerton 1 Ese Hcn, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Dickey County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2024-02-15: Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds (Winter Storm)
- 2023-07-05: Flooding (Flood)
- 2023-02-05: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Straight-Line Winds (Snowstorm)
- 2022-07-13: Severe Winter Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-07-09: Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-04-01: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Britton Municipal Airport (TTO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 28 miles away.
- LaMoure 18 mi northwest, about 29 min by car
- Gwinner 22 mi east, about 35 min by car
- Forman 22 mi east, about 35 min by car
- Ellendale 23 mi southwest, about 37 min by car
- Lisbon 28 mi northeast, about 45 min by car
- Britton 29 mi southeast, about 46 min by car
- Milnor 31 mi east, about 50 min by car
- Edgeley 34 mi northwest, about 54 min by car
- Enderlin 41 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Aberdeen 50 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Klein and Sutmar Block, Andrew Filer, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Oakes Post Office, Andrew Filer, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Oakes National Bank Block 2009, Andrew Filer, CC BY-SA 2.0
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