For those who enjoy outdoor recreation, popular year-round activities include fishing at nearby Meredosia Lake or visiting one of the area's many parks and trails. Local businesses in Oakdale include a hardware store, barber shop, restaurant, convenience store, gas station and post office.
Other organizations in the community include biblical ministries such as New Life Community church, as well as the Oakdale Lions Club which works to improve the quality of life for residents by providing assistance and sponsoring local events. Additionally, The Oakdale Sportsman’s Club hosts informational meetings on hunting safety and other topics throughout the year. And each summer they host trap shoot competitions that draw shooters from all over central Illinois. Finally, youth baseball games are also held in Oakdale during the summer months and provide an opportunity for kids to get involved with sports while having fun with their friends.
The population in Oakdale (zip 62268) is 674. There are 13 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Oakdale (zip 62268) is 45.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Oakdale (zip 62268) is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Oakdale (zip 62268)
- 50.8% are married
- 5.3% are divorced
- 16.8% are married with children
- 8.2% have children, but are single
Race in Oakdale (zip 62268)
- 98.5% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.1% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander