Oakland City, Indiana
Oakland City is a city of 2,262 people in Gibson County, Indiana, founded in 1856.
Why visit Oakland City
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks and 1 park or trail in and around town.
Highlights include Patoka Bridges Historic District, William M. Cockrum House and Wirth Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 22°F.
Weather in Oakland City
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Oakland City
Oakland City is the second-largest city, but third largest community in Gibson County, Indiana, United States, after Princeton and the town of Fort Branch. It is the site of the main campus of Oakland City University. The population was 2,279 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Oakland City, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Patoka Bridges Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic district in Indiana, United States
William M. Cockrum House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Indiana, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Churches and places of worship1
Gas and EV charging1
Shell
Gas station · 0.4 mi
611 Morton Street (hwy 64), Oakland City
History
Oakland City was laid out and platted in 1856. It was probably named for the presence of oak trees. The Oakland City post office was established in 1860.
The William M. Cockrum House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
From the History section of Oakland City, Indiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Wood Memorial Primary School
School · 0.5 mi
945 S Franklin St-Suite B, Oakland City
Map of Oakland City
12 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 22°F | 3.5 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 24°F | 2.9 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 32°F | 4.0 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 40°F | 5.1 in |
| May | 75°F | 52°F | 4.9 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 61°F | 4.8 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 64°F | 4.1 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 62°F | 3.7 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 54°F | 3.7 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 44°F | 3.3 in |
| Nov | 55°F | 34°F | 4.0 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 26°F | 3.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Petersburg 61 Brg (10 mi away), 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
Gibson County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-05-04: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-06-23: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And (Severe Storm)
- 2009-03-05: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Huntingburg Airport (HNB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 22 miles away.
- Petersburg 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- Princeton 13 mi west, about 21 min by car
- Fort Branch 14 mi southwest, about 22 min by car
- Haubstadt 15 mi southwest, about 25 min by car
- Boonville 20 mi south, about 33 min by car
- Huntingburg 21 mi east, about 34 min by car
- Chandler 21 mi south, about 34 min by car
- Darmstadt 21 mi southwest, about 34 min by car
- Jasper 22 mi east, about 36 min by car
- Evansville 26 mi southwest, about 42 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
- Oakland City, Indiana, Chris Flook, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bridge 246 at Patoka, northern portal, Nyttend, Public domain
- William M. Cockrum House, Nyttend, Public domain
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