Why visit Oakland
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 3 parks and trails and 2 places to eat in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 12°F, and about 28 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Oakland
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Oakland
Oakland is a city located along the West Nishnabotna River in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States. Its population was 1,524 at the time of the 2020 census. Formerly named Big Grove, Oakland is home to Nishna Heritage Museum and a number of historical buildings.
From the Wikipedia article Oakland, Iowa (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes2
Churches and places of worship5
History
Oakland began in 1880 with the construction of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad through the territory.
From the History section of Oakland, Iowa on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Map of Oakland
18 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 12°F | 0.8 in | 6.7 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 16°F | 1.1 in | 8.0 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 27°F | 2.0 in | 3.4 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 37°F | 3.9 in | 1.1 in |
| May | 72°F | 50°F | 5.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 60°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 64°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 62°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 53°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 40°F | 3.0 in | 1.0 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 28°F | 1.6 in | 1.2 in |
| Dec | 35°F | 17°F | 1.3 in | 6.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Oakland (1 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
Pottawattamie County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-06-24: Severe Storms, Flooding, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2024-05-24: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2024-05-14: Severe Storms And Tornadoes (Tornado)
- 2020-03-23: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-03-23: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Harlan Municipal Airport (HNR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 19 miles away.
- Avoca 12 mi north, about 19 min by car
- Council Bluffs 24 mi west, about 39 min by car
- Malvern 24 mi southwest, about 38 min by car
- Bellevue 30 mi west, about 49 min by car
- Logan 31 mi northwest, about 49 min by car
- Omaha 34 mi west, about 55 min by car
- La Vista 36 mi west, about 58 min by car
- Papillion 37 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Chalco 39 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Dunlap 39 mi north, about 1 h 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Downtown Oakland, Iowa, Jared Winkler, CC BY-SA 4.0
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