OakdaleNE
A town of 268, settled in 1872.
Is Oakdale a good place to live?
12% of residents are under 18 in Oakdale, below both the Nebraska town median (24%) and the median of U.S. towns (22%). Of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Oakdale. Oakdale has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
268 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Oakdale: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Oakdale, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Oakdale.
The median rent in Oakdale is lower than in the typical Nebraska or U.S. town
At $563 a month, Oakdale’s median rent is against $914 a month in Nebraska’s towns and $1,185 a month across U.S. towns. 88% of Oakdale households own their home. Typical home values rose 6.2% in the year to September 2026.
| Oakdale | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 88% | 67% | 73% |
| Median rent | $563 a month | $914 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Oakdale stands out in Nebraska and nationally, with more of its residents who live below the poverty line
23% of residents live below the poverty line in Oakdale. No town among the 58 in Nebraska we compare has a higher average trip to work than Oakdale. 1% of working residents work locally in Oakdale.
| Oakdale | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 23% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 1% | 34% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 30 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
In Oakdale, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Oakdale has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. Among 58 Nebraska towns, just 2 have a lower July high than Oakdale.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Oakdale is
Oakdale tracks Nebraska closely on all 32 CDC measures. Only 3 of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have obesity than Oakdale.
| Oakdale | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 40% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 31% | 36% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 33% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 18% | 23% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Oakdale City Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Moderate risk in Oakdale, with hail at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 50% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Oakdale
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Oakdale; the nearest are
About 4 of every 100 Oakdale residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
99% of working residents leave Oakdale for work
Where Oakdale’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Oakdale
Village in Nebraska, US
Oakdale is a village in Antelope County, Nebraska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Oakdale had a population of 276.
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- Area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,716 ft
- ZIP code
- 68761
Questions about Oakdale
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Oakdale, NE a good place to live?
Oakdale has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.