Oakfield township, Iowa
Oakfield township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Oakfield township is a geographic entity located in Audubon County, Iowa. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 267. The land area covers 39.76 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 267 | ±98 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 37.2 yrs | ±29.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 135 | ±54 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 158 | ±53 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 135 | ±54 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 23 | ±28 |
| Median Home Value | $220,300 | ±$179,042 |
| Median Gross Rent | $957 | ±$225 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $84,688 | ±$37,826 |
| Per Capita Income | $46,937 | ±$10,035 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.5% | ±8.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 20 | ±24 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±5.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 180 | ±78 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 65.2% | ±8.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 5,562 (2024)
ID: 126536
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIR, BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
318 LEROY ST, STE 4, AUDUBON IA 50025-1255
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Atlantic, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Atlantic, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Audubon, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-12 | Audubon, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Anita, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Exira, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Elk Horn, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Anita, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Anita, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Anita, IA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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ELK HORN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.0 mi away | 2027 WASHINGTON, ELK HORN, IA, 51531 |
(712) 764-2013
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EXIRA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.0 mi away | 114 W WASHINGTON, EXIRA, IA, 50076 |
(712) 268-5489
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ATLANTIC PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.2 mi away | 507 POPLAR ST, ATLANTIC, IA, 50022 |
(712) 243-5466
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AUDUBON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.1 mi away | 401 N PARK PLACE, AUDUBON, IA, 50025 |
(712) 563-3301
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ANITA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.2 mi away | 812 3RD ST, ANITA, IA, 50020 |
(712) 762-3639
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WALNUT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.5 mi away | 224 ANTIQUE CITY DR, WALNUT, IA, 51577 |
(712) 784-3533
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LEWIS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.8 mi away | 412 W MAIN ST, LEWIS, IA, 51544 |
(712) 769-2228
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ADAIR PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.9 mi away | 310 AUDUBON, ADAIR, IA, 50002 |
(641) 742-3323
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HARLAN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 19.0 mi away | 718 COURT, HARLAN, IA, 51537 |
(712) 755-5934
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AVOCA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.2 mi away | 213 N ELM ST, AVOCA, IA, 51521 |
(712) 343-6358
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ATLANTIC 1 NE, IA US, located 9.3 miles from Oakfield township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.2° | 9.9° | 20.6° | 0.86" | 5.1" |
| February | 36.1° | 13.7° | 24.9° | 1.14" | 7.9" |
| March | 50.0° | 24.8° | 37.4° | 1.89" | 3.4" |
| April | 62.7° | 35.9° | 49.3° | 3.81" | 0.5" |
| May | 73.1° | 49.3° | 61.2° | 5.43" | 0.0" |
| June | 82.8° | 59.8° | 71.3° | 5.74" | 0.0" |
| July | 86.1° | 63.5° | 74.8° | 4.40" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.4° | 60.6° | 72.5° | 4.44" | 0.0" |
| September | 78.2° | 50.8° | 64.5° | 3.35" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.0° | 38.1° | 51.5° | 2.93" | 0.7" |
| November | 49.2° | 25.4° | 37.3° | 1.65" | 2.0" |
| December | 36.3° | 15.3° | 25.8° | 1.50" | 7.7" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brayton city | City | 2.6 mi | — |
| Elk Horn city | City | 5.1 mi | — |
| Exira city | City | 5.9 mi | — |
| Kimballton city | City | 7.2 mi | — |
| Marne city | City | 9.7 mi | — |
| Jacksonville CDP | CDP | 11.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1900993153. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.