Oak Ridge, MO
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- 610 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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Oak Ridge is a small, scenic village in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, sitting about ten miles northeast of Jackson. With around 240 residents, the community offers a peaceful rural pace surrounded by rolling farmland and wooded ridges. Living here gives you the quiet and elbow room of country life, while keeping grocery runs, dining, and jobs in Jackson and Cape Girardeau an easy drive away.
Daily life in Oak Ridge revolves closely around its schools and long-standing community ties. The Oak Ridge R-VI school district anchors the area, educating local kids from kindergarten through graduation in a close-knit setting. Historic 19th-century churches and quiet country lanes give the village plenty of charm, making it a great fit for anyone who values a tight-knit neighborhood with convenient access to nearby towns.
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