Oakdale, located in Stanislaus County about 16 miles northeast of Modesto, had a 2000 population of 14,900. The city calls itself "Cowboy Capital of the World," and ranching is a major industry. Oakdale is within the commuting radius of the San Francisco Bay Area but is served by media in Modesto and Sacramento.
Hospitals, doctors, dentists, eye-care services, and other health-related services or businesses with their primary location or coverage area in the city of Oakdale.