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Oakland, IL
City in Coles County, Illinois.
Population
862
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,102
ZIP codes
0
Oakland and its ZIP codes
Oakland at a glance
- Oakland is about 4.8 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $50,848 a year, 39% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $98,100 (63% below Illinois) and median rent is $506 a month.
Local data for Oakland, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Oakland, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,848
Poverty rate
12.0%
Median home value
$98,100
Median rent
$506/mo
Homeownership
77.7%
Bachelor's or higher
16.6%
Median age
49.6
Average commute
24.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (131), Irish Americans (119), Italian Americans (24).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Coles County. PPP loans are for Oakland.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,336
23,624 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,854
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$291M
FY 2026, $6,212 per person
How people get to work
Oakland, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.9%
- Carpooled9.8%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.1%
- Worked from home10.4%
Average one-way commute: 24.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Oakland, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
472
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
57
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 21°F
43.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Oakland, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
Cities near Oakland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HindsboroVillage | 6 mi | 0.3 |
| BroctonVillage | 6.4 mi | 0.6 |
| KansasVillage | 8.6 mi | 1 |
| RedmonVillage | 8.9 mi | 0.1 |
| AshmoreVillage | 8.9 mi | 0.8 |
| NewmanCity | 9.7 mi | 0.6 |
| CamargoVillage | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| HumeVillage | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| WestfieldVillage | 14 mi | 1 |
| CharlestonCity | 14 mi | 9.1 |
| ArcolaCity | 15 mi | 2 |
| MetcalfVillage | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| Villa GroveCity | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| LongviewVillage | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| HumboldtVillage | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| TuscolaCity | 16 mi | 2.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Oakland, IL in?
- Oakland is in Coles County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Oakland, IL?
- About 862 people live in Oakland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Oakland?
- Nearby places include Hindsboro (6 mi), Brocton (6.4 mi), Kansas (8.6 mi), Redmon (8.9 mi), Ashmore (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023