Oakes, North Dakota

Oakes, North Dakota
City
The Klein and Sutmar Block on Main Avenue in Oakes
Nickname:  O-Town
Location of Oakes, North Dakota
Country	United States
State	North Dakota
County	Dickey
Area
• Total	1.64 sq mi (4.25 km2)
• Land	1.64 sq mi (4.25 km2)
• Water	0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation	1,312 ft (400 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	1,856
• Estimate  (2012)	1,843
• Density	1,131.7/sq mi (437.0/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	58474
Area code	701
FIPS code	38-58740
GNIS feature ID	1030535Template:GR
Highways	ND 1
Website	http://www.oakesnd.com

Oakes is a city in Dickey County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 1,856 at the 2010 census. Oakes was founded in 1886.

History

The city of Oakes has recently built an updated outdoor pool, a new hospital, a new water treatment plant, a new discount store named ALCO, and a new Dialysis Center that was just completed recently and is open. Oakes added on to its current gym that includes a stage and a new lobby with 2 women, 2 men, and a family bathroom. The new gym is used for Phy Ed and sporting events like basketball and volleyball. The Stage is used for plays and musical events.

Oakes constructed a water treatment plant in order to be in compliance with drinking water standards for arsenic. In addition to flocculation to remove iron and arsenic, the plant uses nanofiltration to soften the water. According to information published in the Oakes Times, a local newspaper, water with a hardness of nine to grains will eventually be delivered. After the treatment plant started operating in 2008 there were complaints of ornamental and vegetable plants watered with municipal water dying. Investigation by the North Dakota Department of Health discovered the new municipal well constructed to serve the new water treatment plant was contaminated with Tordon. Details can be found in several articles published by the Aberdeen American News.

Oakes high school has earned several state championships in North Dakota Class B athletics. Mostly recently they earned the 2011 State Class B Wrestling Championship.

Geography

Oakes is located in southeastern North Dakota at 46°8′14″N 98°5′23″W (46.137249, -98.089686).Template:GR It sits about one mile east of the James river and is the meeting place of several rail lines. Because of its rail access, Oakes is home to several major grain elevators that handle large volumes of grain, primarily corn.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.64 square miles (4.25 km²), all of it land.

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1890	379		—
1900	668		76.3%
1910	1,499		124.4%
1920	1,637		9.2%
1930	1,709		4.4%
1940	1,665		−2.6%
1950	1,774		6.5%
1960	1,650		−7.0%
1970	1,742		5.6%
1980	2,112		21.2%
1990	1,775		−16.0%
2000	1,979		11.5%
2010	1,856		−6.2%
2012 (est.)	1,843		−0.7%
U.S. Decennial Census 2012 Estimate

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 1,856 people, 807 households, and 476 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,131.7 inhabitants per square mile (437.0/km²). There were 912 housing units at an average density of 556.1 per square mile (214.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.1% White, 0.5% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 1.1% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.8% of the population.

There were 807 households of which 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.0% were non-families. 36.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.89.

The median age in the city was 45.7 years. 23% of residents were under the age of 18; 6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.2% were from 25 to 44; 26.7% were from 45 to 64; and 24.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.1% male and 51.9% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 1,979 people, 828 households, and 495 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,203.0 people per square mile (463.1/km²). There were 908 housing units at an average density of 552.0 per square mile (212.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.27% White, 0.20% Native American, 1.01% Asian, 1.01% from other races, and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.58% of the population.

There were 828 households out of which 27.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 5.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.2% were non-families. 36.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 20.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the city the population was spread out with 24.8% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 23.0% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 24.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 93.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,263, and the median income for a family was $39,625. Males had a median income of $29,135 versus $15,611 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,138. About 6.3% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.4% of those under age 18 and 11.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Oakes has two schools, including Oakes Public School and Oakes High School. Oakes Public School provides pre-school and grades K-6. Oakes High School provides grades 7-12. The athletic teams of Oakes High School are called the Tornadoes, replacing the old name the Golden Tornadoes. The current school colors are orange, black, and white.

Notable people

• Phil Hansen, defensive end with the Buffalo Bills

Local media

AM Radio

AM radio stations
Frequency	Call sign	Name	Format	Owner	City
1220 AM	KDDR	Dakota Country Radio	Full service (radio format)/Country	Ingstad Family Media	Oakes

Climate

This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Oakes has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.