How Safe Is Oakdale Mn?

The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Oakdale is 1 in 37. Based on FBI crime data, Oakdale is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Minnesota, Oakdale has a crime rate that is higher than 88% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Is Oakdale MN a good place to live?

Oakdale is in Washington County and is one of the best places to live in Minnesota. Living in Oakdale offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Oakdale there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in Oakdale and residents tend to lean conservative.

What is Oakdale MN known for?

The mainstay of Oakdale was farming. In the winter, the main winter industry was cutting ice from Tanner's Lake. Area farmers would haul ice to the ice houses to be packed in sawdust.

Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Researcher

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.