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Oakes, ND

Founded 1886Dickey CountyElev. 400 m
Population
2,046
Median home
$160,100
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
2
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Oakes

With about 2,046 residents, Oakes is one of North Dakota's notable places. Oakes was founded in 1886 and sits in Dickey County. The median age is 38.9 and the median household income is $64,750. Homes carry a median value of $160,100, and about 79% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (89.1%). Around 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 19 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
2,046
Median age
38.9
Median household income
$64,750
Per-capita income
$40,605
Poverty rate
11.6%
High-school grad or higher
88.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
Unemployment
3.2%
Avg. commute
18.6 min
Work from home
7.4%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White89.1%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts28.3%
Production, transportation & material moving23.1%
Sales & office17.8%
Service17.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance13.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$160,100
Median gross rent
$740/mo
Owner-occupied
78.6%
Median year built
1969
Households
842
Avg. household size
2.35

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Above average

Oakes has 2 public schools — 1 elementary, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading75%
Math65%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

OAKES HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 7–12
OAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -1–6

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime85% below national
Oakes57
North Dakota283
United States386
↓ 68% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime100% below national
Oakes0
North Dakota1,973
United States1,952
↓ 100% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Oakes Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Oakes.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Dickey County
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Low
Strong windRelatively Low
DroughtVery Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Oakes is in Dickey County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Oakes was founded in 1886 and sits in Dickey County. Elevation ~400 m.

Map of Oakes
Oakes, ND
Where Oakes is
FargoBismarckGrand ForksMinotWest FargoWillistonOakes
Historic places

4 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Oakes National Bank BlockNoonan, Walter T., HouseKlein and Sutmar BlockUS Post Office--Oakes
Notable people from Oakes
Phil HansenSarala NagalaTim Purdon
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Nearby cities
Ellendale (23 mi)Lisbon (28 mi)Valley (54 mi)Jamestown (60 mi)Casselton (67 mi)Horace (70 mi)

Common questions

Oakes — frequently asked

What is the population of Oakes, North Dakota?
Oakes has a population of about 2,046, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Oakes?
The median home value in Oakes is $160,100, and the median gross rent is $740/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Oakes safe? What is the crime rate?
Oakes Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 57 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Oakes face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Dickey County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, hail, winter weather.
How many schools are in Oakes?
Oakes has 2 public schools (1 elementary, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Oakes?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Oakes. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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