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Oakes, ND
City in Dickey County, North Dakota.
Population
1,858
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,188
ZIP codes
0
Oakes and its ZIP codes
Oakes at a glance
- Oakes is about 104 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
- It is the 29th most populous of 402 cities and towns in North Dakota.
- Households here earn a median of $67,632 a year, 12% less than the North Dakota figure of $76,657.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $159,700 (36% below North Dakota) and median rent is $843 a month.
Local data for Oakes, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Oakes, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,632
Poverty rate
12.1%
Median home value
$159,700
Median rent
$843/mo
Homeownership
77.1%
Bachelor's or higher
22.9%
Median age
38.8
Average commute
14.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (819), Norwegian Americans (400), Irish Americans (153).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dickey County. PPP loans are for Oakes.
Unemployment rate
1.0%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,740
2,496 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$95,638
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$42.19M
FY 2026, $8,439 per person
How people get to work
Oakes, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.0%
- Carpooled14.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.0%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home8.9%
Average one-way commute: 14.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Oakes, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
430
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
83° / 0°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Oakes, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.5%
U.S. 33.3% +5.2 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near Oakes
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LuddenCity | 9.5 mi | 0.8 |
| CogswellCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| VeronaCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| FullertonCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| Hecla, SDCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| LaMoureCity | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| EnglevaleCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.5 |
| GwinnerCity | 21 mi | 2.1 |
| FormanCity | 22 mi | 0.8 |
| ElliottCity | 22 mi | 0.2 |
| Westwood Colony, SDCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1 |
| EllendaleCity | 23 mi | 1.4 |
| MonangoCity | 24 mi | 0.4 |
| Sunset Colony, SDCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1 |
| BerlinCity | 25 mi | 0.1 |
| Kidder, SDCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Oakes, ND in?
- Oakes is in Dickey County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Oakes, ND?
- About 1,858 people live in Oakes, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Oakes?
- Nearby places include Ludden (9.5 mi), Cogswell (15 mi), Verona (15 mi), Fullerton (16 mi), Hecla, SD (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023