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Oakland, AR
Census-designated place in Marion County, Arkansas.
Population
146
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
123
ZIP codes
0
Oakland and its ZIP codes
Oakland at a glance
- Oakland is about 2.1 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
Local data for Oakland, AR
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marion County. PPP loans are for Oakland.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,450
3,078 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$40,556
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$158M
FY 2026, $9,383 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Oakland, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
415
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
11
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 28°F
41.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Oakland, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.2%
U.S. 33.3% +5.9 pts
Diabetes
21.3%
U.S. 12.1% +9.2 pts
Smoking
18.4%
U.S. 12.8% +5.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
Cities near Oakland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Pontiac, MOCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 2.5 |
| Bull ShoalsCity | 6 mi | 4.9 |
| LakeviewCity | 6.1 mi | 1 |
| MidwayCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 5.8 |
| Sundown, MOCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 1.5 |
| Theodosia, MOVillage | 9.5 mi | 1.4 |
| CotterCity | 13 mi | 2.4 |
| FlippinCity | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| GassvilleCity | 13 mi | 3.4 |
| Gainesville, MOCity | 13 mi | 2.9 |
| Mountain HomeCity | 14 mi | 12 |
| SummitCity | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| YellvilleCity | 17 mi | 2.5 |
| GamalielCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| Lead HillTown | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| Diamond CityCity | 19 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Oakland, AR in?
- Oakland is in Marion County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Oakland, AR?
- About 146 people live in Oakland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Oakland?
- Nearby places include Pontiac, MO (4.3 mi), Bull Shoals (6 mi), Lakeview (6.1 mi), Midway (7.3 mi), Sundown, MO (8.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023