Oakland Acres, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 177 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +6.6%
 
Males: 83  (47.4%)
Females: 94  (52.6%)
Median resident age:

42.6 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 50112

Estimated median household income in 2022: $104,975 (it was $48,750 in 2000)
Oakland Acres:

$104,975
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $49,660 (it was $19,737 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $264,789 (it was $119,800 in 2000)
Oakland Acres:

$264,789
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $317,041; detached houses: $315,035
March 2022 cost of living index in Oakland Acres: 80.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 5.2%

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  • Races in Oakland Acres, IA (2022)
    • 19198.5%White alone
    • 10.5%Two or more races
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Ancestries: American (36.3%), German (26.4%), European (8.8%), English (5.5%), Norwegian (5.5%), Czech (2.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 01/22/1875

Elevation: 982 feet

Land area: 0.26 square miles.

Population density: 668 people per square mile   (low).

Oakland Acres, Iowa map

11 residents are foreign born (3.6% Asia, 3.0% North America).

This city:

6.6%
Iowa:

3.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $3,342 (1.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,929 (1.0%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Des Moines, IA (42.0 miles , pop. 198,682).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (168.2 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (265.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Kellogg, IA (2.1 miles ),
Grinnell, IA (2.3 miles ),
Sully, IA (3.1 miles ),
Lynnville, IA (3.1 miles ),
Gilman, IA (3.4 miles ),
Searsboro, IA (3.4 miles),
Newton, IA (3.4 miles ),
Laurel, IA (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 41.72 N, Longitude: 92.83 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 641

Distribution of median household income in Oakland Acres, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Oakland Acres, IA in 2022

Oakland Acres satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $238,000
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $130,000
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $65,900
Number of permits per 10,000 Oakland Acres, IA residents
Average permit cost in Oakland Acres, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.6%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +14 (+9.2%).
Most common industries in Oakland Acres, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Finance & insurance (17.3%)
  • Educational services (13.3%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (9.3%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (9.3%)
  • Health care (9.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.0%)
  • Construction (8.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (20.0%)
  • Construction (17.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (17.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (11.4%)
  • Public administration (5.7%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.7%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (5.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (25.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (17.5%)
  • Health care (15.0%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (12.5%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (12.5%)
  • Pharmacies & drug stores (7.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.0%)
Most common occupations in Oakland Acres, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.0%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (8.0%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (8.0%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (8.0%)
  • Financial managers (6.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Assemblers and fabricators (17.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (14.3%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (11.4%)
  • Carpenters (11.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (8.6%)
  • Other protective service workers, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (5.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (15.0%)
  • Financial managers (12.5%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (12.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (12.5%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (10.0%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7.5%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5.0%)

Average climate in Oakland Acres, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Oakland Acres-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 104% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/28/1986, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 9.7 miles away from the Oakland Acres city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 9/16/1978, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 8.0 miles away from the city center killed 6 people and injured 45 people.

Earthquake activity:

Oakland Acres-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 184% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 345.3 miles away from the city center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 427.1 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 345.3 miles away from Oakland Acres center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 328.7 miles away from the city center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 203.8 miles away from the city center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 360.4 miles away from Oakland Acres center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Jasper County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 11, Tornadoes: 6, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Oakland Acres topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Oakland Acres:

  • MAYFLOWER HOME (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; GRINNELL, IA)
  • UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HOSPITAL AND CLINICS - GRINNELL (Dialysis Facility, about 6 miles away; GRINNELL, IA)
  • PROGRESS NORTH (Hospital, about 11 miles away; NEWTON, IA)
  • NEWTON DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 12 miles away; NEWTON, IA)
  • SKIFF MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 12 miles away; NEWTON, IA)
  • ULTIMATE NURSING SERVICES OF IOWA INC (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; NEWTON, IA)
  • PROGRESS WEST (Hospital, about 13 miles away; NEWTON, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Oakland Acres:

  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 41 miles; Ankeny, IA; Full-time enrollment: 15,337)
  • Drake University (about 44 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • Iowa State University (about 48 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 52 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 4,034)
  • Hawkeye Community College (about 56 miles; Waterloo, IA; FT enrollment: 7,160)
  • University of Northern Iowa (about 59 miles; Cedar Falls, IA; FT enrollment: 10,816)
  • Kirkwood Community College (about 62 miles; Cedar Rapids, IA; FT enrollment: 11,503)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Oakland Acres Golf Club (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Jasper County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

71.2%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

7.6%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.5% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Oakland Acres:

Marital status in Oakland Acres, IA
  • Never married: 10.4%
  • Now married: 75.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 2.2%
  • Divorced: 12.1%

For population 25 years and over in Oakland Acres:

  • High school or higher: 96.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 41.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 16.3%
  • Unemployed: 12.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 12.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.1
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Oakland Acres, IA (based on Jasper County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant7,91630
Evangelical Protestant5,17329
Catholic2,4312
Other6073
None20,715-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 7
Jasper County:

1.91 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.27 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Jasper County:

0.27 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 22
Jasper County:

6.00 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 22
Jasper County:

6.00 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.7%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

30.0%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Jasper County:

14.2%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Oakland Acres:

56.8%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Oakland Acres:

36.4%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Oakland Acres:

25.3
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

10.0%
Iowa:

21.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Oakland Acres:

6.4
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
Oakland Acres:

36.4%
State:

33.8%

General health condition:
This city:

47.5%
State:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

76.4%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Oakland Acres, IA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 2$2,389
Other Government Administration 0$0 8$600
Totals for Government 0$0 10$2,989

Oakland Acres government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Judicial and Legal Services: $30,000 ($169.49)
    Regular Highways: $21,000 ($118.64)
    General - Other: $7,000 ($39.55)
    Financial Administration: $4,000 ($22.60)
    Police Protection: $3,000 ($16.95)
    Parks and Recreation: $3,000 ($16.95)
    Local Fire Protection: $3,000 ($16.95)
    Natural Resources - Other: $2,000 ($11.30)
    Central Staff Services: $2,000 ($11.30)
    Solid Waste Management: $1,000 ($5.65)
    Libraries: $1,000 ($5.65)
    Health - Other: $1,000 ($5.65)
    General Public Buildings: $1,000 ($5.65)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Police Protection: $3,000 ($16.95)
    Other - Libraries: $1,000 ($5.65)
    Other - Solid Waste Management: $1,000 ($5.65)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $7,000 ($39.55)

Oakland Acres government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $1,000 ($5.65)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $19,000 ($107.34)
  • Tax - Property: $47,000 ($265.54)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $14,000 ($79.10)

Oakland Acres government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $89,000 ($502.82)

Strongest AM radio stations in Oakland Acres:

  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KGRN (1410 AM; 0 kW; GRINNELL, IA; Owner: CRAWFORD BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KCOB (1280 AM; 1 kW; NEWTON, IA; Owner: CENTRAL IOWA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KXNO (1460 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KDNZ (1650 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATIONS CO., LLC)
  • KRNT (1350 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KCNZ (1250 AM; 10 kW; CEDAR FALLS, IA; Owner: FIFE COMMUNICATION COMPANY, L.C.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Oakland Acres:

  • KRTI (106.7 FM; GRINNELL, IA; Owner: CENTRAL IOWA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KCOB-FM (95.9 FM; NEWTON, IA; Owner: CENTRAL IOWA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KAZR (103.3 FM; PELLA, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KMXD (100.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KDIC (88.5 FM; GRINNELL, IA; Owner: GRINNELL COLLEGE TRUSTEES OF IOWA,)
  • KXIA (101.1 FM; MARSHALLTOWN, IA; Owner: MARSHALLTOWN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WOI-FM (90.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCI & TECH)
  • KKDM (107.5 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KGGO (94.9 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KSTZ (102.5 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KIOA (93.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KSKB (99.1 FM; BROOKLYN, IA; Owner: FLORIDA PUBLIC RADIO, INC.)
  • KBOE-FM (104.9 FM; OSKALOOSA, IA; Owner: JOMAST CORPORATION)
  • KZAT-FM (95.5 FM; BELLE PLAINE, IA; Owner: CAMRORY BROADCASTING, INC)
  • K205CZ (88.9 FM; MARSHALLTOWN, IA; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Oakland Acres:

  • WOI-TV (Channel 5; AMES, IA; Owner: CAPITAL COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, INC.)
  • KDIN-TV (Channel 11; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KDSM-TV (Channel 17; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: KDSM LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KPWB-TV (Channel 23; AMES, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • WHO-TV (Channel 13; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • KCCI (Channel 8; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: DES MOINES HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC.)
  • KFPX (Channel 39; NEWTON, IA; Owner: PAXSON DES MOINES LICENSE, INC.)
  • WBXF-CA (Channel 4; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: THE BOX WORLDWIDE LLC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 22Number of bridges
  • 223ft / 68.1mTotal length
  • 71,500Total average daily traffic
  • 19,776Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Oakland Acres, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21920-1929
  • 11940-1949
  • 21950-1959
  • 71960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 11980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 42000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Oakland Acres, IA

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1
  • Linville 108 Highway T 38 North Grinnell Delivery (Lat: 41.696389 Lon: -92.804361), Structure height: 74.7 m, Call Sign: KNKN373
    Assigned Frequencies: 869.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 845.010 MHzGrant Date: 09/01/2020, Expiration Date: 10/01/2030, Certifier: Steven T CampbellRegistrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street Nw, Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 383-3420, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:


FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

2
  • PETER M CONNOLLY, Linville 108 Hwy T 38 N Grinnel Delivery (Lat: 41.696389 Lon: -92.804444), Type: 74.7, Overall height: 70.1 m, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, Pconnoll@hklaw.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 862-5989

  • Linville 108 Hwy T 38 N Grinnel Delivery (Lat: 41.696389 Lon: -92.804444), Type: 74.7, Overall height: 70.1 m, Registrant: United States Cellular Corporation, Linda.Hartman@koteen.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 467-5700


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • GRINNELL, Linville 108 Hwy T 38 N Grinnel Delivery (Lat: 41.696389 Lon: -92.804444), Type: Tower, Structure height: 70.1 m, Overall height: 74.7 m, Call Sign: WQEG972,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10552.5 MHz, 10795.0 MHz, 6625.00 MHz, Grant Date: 01/24/2006, Expiration Date: 01/24/2016, Cancellation Date: 11/01/2012, Certifier: Steven T Campbell, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 800 17th Street, N.W., Suite #1100, Washington, DC 20006-3906, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Oakland Acres, IA
  • 57.7%Electricity
  • 39.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.6%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Oakland Acres, IA
  • 66.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 33.3%Electricity


Oakland Acres compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median household income above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
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