Community Survey

The City of Oakdale contracted with Polco to conduct the National Community Survey (NCS) in 2024. The NCS uses standard questions across more than 500 communities nationwide to compile benchmark data. 

Survey results for Oakdale were compared to national benchmarks along with results from the City's last community survey conducted in 2020.

The 2024 Community Survey received 462 completed surveys from a random sample of 3,004 households, a 15 percent response rate.

Survey results with percentages and iconsPercentages reflect ratings of Excellent or Good.

Oakdale's Ratings:

  • 85% Overall Quality of Life in Oakdale
  • 88% Oakdale as a Place to Live
  • 87% Your Neighborhood as a Place to Live
  • 86% Remain in Oakdale for Next Five Years
  • 91% Recommend Living in Oakdale

Oakdale's Highest Performing Areas Compared to National Benchmarks:

  • Housing, variety of housing options and availability of affordable quality housing
  • Overall confidence in Oakdale government as well as its openness and transparency to the public
  • Street repair, street cleaning and snow removal services
  • Attracting people from diverse backgrounds, openness and acceptance toward people of diverse backgrounds and opportunities to participate in community matters

 Full Report of Results: Community Survey Report 2024 (PDF)

Ratings by percentage with icons

Service Ratings:

  • 91% Fire Services
  • 89% EMS Services
  • 82% Police Services
  • 79% Snow Removal
  • 78% Street Cleaning
  • 77% Customer Service
  • 75% City Parks
  • 74% Quality of Services

About Polco and The National Community Survey
Polco brings people and data together to help build stronger, healthier communities. With award-winning community engagement tools and services, Polco allows leaders to engage residents around their most important topics, align goals and strengthen public trust. The National Community Survey (NCS) is designed to provide comprehensive feedback about the community’s quality of life and quality of local government services. The NCS allows Oakdale to track historical trends across 10 key facets of livability.

2020 Survey Results
Community Survey Report 2020 (PDF)