Oakley, Idaho facts for kids
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Oakley, Idaho
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Location of Oakley in Cassia County, Idaho.
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 Oakley, Idaho
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Cassia |
| Oakley Village | 1878 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.63 sq mi (11.98 km2) |
| • Land | 4.62 sq mi (11.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,574 ft (1,394 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 763 |
| • Density | 175.64/sq mi (67.82/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
83346
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| Area code(s) | 208 |
| FIPS code | 16-58330 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411295 |
| Website | oakleyidaho.org |
Oakley is a small city located in Cassia County, Idaho, in the United States. In 2010, about 763 people lived there. This was more than the 668 people who lived there in 2000. Oakley is part of the larger Burley area.
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Discovering Oakley's Past
Oakley got its name from William Oakley. He owned a stagecoach station in the 1800s. This station was near a spring called Oakley Meadows.
Important buildings were built in the early 1900s. Oakley Academy opened in 1901. Howells Opera House was built in 1907.
Exploring Oakley's Geography
Oakley is located at the southern edge of the Snake River Plain. It is also close to Goose Creek. The city sits between the Middle and Albion Mountains.
The United States Census Bureau says Oakley covers about 4.59 square miles (11.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Oakley's Climate
Oakley has a cold semi-arid climate. This means it is generally dry with cold winters. It is often shown as "BSk" on climate maps.
The hottest temperature ever recorded in Oakley was 108°F (42°C). This happened on July 21–22, 1893. The coldest temperature recorded was -27°F (-33°C). This was on February 9, 1933.
| Climate data for Oakley, Idaho, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1893–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 64 (18) |
70 (21) |
77 (25) |
90 (32) |
98 (37) |
104 (40) |
108 (42) |
107 (42) |
101 (38) |
91 (33) |
77 (25) |
73 (23) |
108 (42) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 52.1 (11.2) |
57.4 (14.1) |
69.1 (20.6) |
76.9 (24.9) |
83.4 (28.6) |
90.7 (32.6) |
96.1 (35.6) |
94.2 (34.6) |
89.2 (31.8) |
79.5 (26.4) |
66.1 (18.9) |
54.1 (12.3) |
96.7 (35.9) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 39.9 (4.4) |
44.5 (6.9) |
54.0 (12.2) |
60.3 (15.7) |
68.8 (20.4) |
77.6 (25.3) |
86.4 (30.2) |
85.6 (29.8) |
76.8 (24.9) |
63.9 (17.7) |
49.5 (9.7) |
39.0 (3.9) |
62.2 (16.8) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 30.6 (−0.8) |
34.3 (1.3) |
41.8 (5.4) |
47.2 (8.4) |
55.1 (12.8) |
63.0 (17.2) |
71.5 (21.9) |
70.5 (21.4) |
61.9 (16.6) |
50.5 (10.3) |
38.6 (3.7) |
30.1 (−1.1) |
49.6 (9.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 21.4 (−5.9) |
24.2 (−4.3) |
29.6 (−1.3) |
34.0 (1.1) |
41.5 (5.3) |
48.4 (9.1) |
56.6 (13.7) |
55.5 (13.1) |
47.1 (8.4) |
37.1 (2.8) |
27.7 (−2.4) |
21.1 (−6.1) |
37.0 (2.8) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 1.7 (−16.8) |
7.2 (−13.8) |
14.8 (−9.6) |
21.1 (−6.1) |
28.4 (−2.0) |
35.8 (2.1) |
46.1 (7.8) |
44.0 (6.7) |
33.1 (0.6) |
20.9 (−6.2) |
9.5 (−12.5) |
2.7 (−16.3) |
−3.7 (−19.8) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −25 (−32) |
−27 (−33) |
−2 (−19) |
2 (−17) |
17 (−8) |
24 (−4) |
31 (−1) |
30 (−1) |
17 (−8) |
7 (−14) |
−14 (−26) |
−26 (−32) |
−27 (−33) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.82 (21) |
0.69 (18) |
1.14 (29) |
1.55 (39) |
2.05 (52) |
1.12 (28) |
0.69 (18) |
0.72 (18) |
1.08 (27) |
0.88 (22) |
0.78 (20) |
0.79 (20) |
12.31 (312) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 5.7 (14) |
5.0 (13) |
4.2 (11) |
2.0 (5.1) |
0.2 (0.51) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.6 (1.5) |
2.2 (5.6) |
5.2 (13) |
25.1 (63.71) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 6.6 | 5.8 | 7.4 | 8.2 | 9.7 | 6.1 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 3.6 | 5.3 | 5.7 | 6.0 | 72.3 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 3.3 | 2.3 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.4 | 2.9 | 12.6 |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service | |||||||||||||
Understanding Oakley's Population
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 911 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,273 | 39.7% | |
| 1930 | 882 | −30.7% | |
| 1940 | 813 | −7.8% | |
| 1950 | 684 | −15.9% | |
| 1960 | 613 | −10.4% | |
| 1970 | 656 | 7.0% | |
| 1980 | 663 | 1.1% | |
| 1990 | 635 | −4.2% | |
| 2000 | 668 | 5.2% | |
| 2010 | 763 | 14.2% | |
| 2020 | 786 | 3.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
What the 2010 Census Showed
The census in 2010 counted 763 people living in Oakley. There were 248 households and 192 families. The city had about 166 people per square mile (64 per square kilometer).
Most people in Oakley were White (92.5%). A small number were Native American (0.1%) or Asian (0.3%). About 6.6% were from other races. Some people (0.5%) were of two or more races. About 9.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (37.9%) had children under 18. Most households (67.3%) were married couples. About 8.5% had a female head of household with no husband. A small number (1.6%) had a male head of household with no wife. About 22.6% were not families.
The average household had 3.08 people. The average family had 3.60 people. The average age in Oakley was 34.6 years. About 35.8% of residents were under 18. About 16.4% were 65 or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (49.9%) and females (50.1%).
Oakley's Economy
Oakley Stone is a special type of stone. It is taken from quarries south of Oakley. This stone is used for building.
Arts and Culture in Oakley
Oakley Pioneer Days is a yearly event. It celebrates how the American West was settled. This event often includes a rodeo and a pony express race. There are also food vendors and sports.
Oakley is famous for its old Victorian homes. The Oakley Historic District is a special area. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The whole town is on this list. This is because many stone and brick buildings are over 100 years old.
The Oakley Valley Historical Museum tells the story of Oakley. It also shares the history of the area around it. The Oakley Free Library opened in 1973.
Education in Oakley
Oakley is part of the Cassia County School District. The schools in Oakley include Oakley Elementary School. There is also Oakley Junior/Senior High School.
Famous People from Oakley
- Scott Bedke – He is a member of the Idaho House of Representatives.
- Debbie Critchfield – She is a politician.
- David B. Haight – He was a leader in the LDS Church.
See also
In Spanish: Oakley (Idaho) para niños
