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Oakland, KY

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Population
193
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
580 ft
Median Home Value
$164,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$67,188
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Oakland

Oakland is a tiny, peaceful community in Warren County, located just a short drive northeast of Bowling Green. With around 200 residents, it offers quiet rural living with easy access to city amenities, jobs, and dining. The town traces its roots to 1859, when it was named for its local oak groves and began growing alongside the Louisville and Nashville Railroad.

Aubrey Burnett House

Over the years, Oakland served as a busy agricultural center known for shipping crops, livestock, and strawberries. Today, it retains a quiet historic character, recognized on the National Register of Historic Places. A handful of timeless landmarks still stand, including historic homes, City Hall, and the old bank building. For anyone looking for country peace close to Interstate 65 and Bowling Green, Oakland has plenty of small-town appeal.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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