Oakland, Iowa

About Oakland

Set in the southwestern part of Iowa, Oakland is a small town with an estimated population of 1,519.

Officially, Oakland is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.79 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 849 residents per square mile.

📰 Local News

Read the latest Iowa headlines on our news site, Bless News Daily.

What Makes Oakland Unique

• One of 19 places in the US named Oakland — but the Iowa one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in southwestern Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Oakland

• The Buck Snort

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Nishna Heritage Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Oakland

• Chautauqua Park reviews ★
• Schueman Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Oakland

• Oakland Elementary
• Riverside Middle/Senior High School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🌤️ Current Weather

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🗺️ Map of Oakland

🏘️ Nearby Communities