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Oakland, NE

Population
1,337
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,291 ft
Median Home Value
$151,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$720/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$68,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Oakland

Known as the Swedish Capital of Nebraska, Oakland offers a quiet, close-knit community with a rich history. Swedish immigrants settled along Logan Creek in the 1860s, establishing traditions that locals still celebrate through the annual Swedish Festival and the Swedish Heritage Center. Add in the longtime tradition of hosting the Burt County Fair every summer, and you get a charming small town with deep roots and a relaxed pace.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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