Oaktown, IN

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Population
576
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
476 ft
Median Home Value
$65,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$697/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$38,333
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Oaktown

Tucked into the farmland of northern Knox County, Oaktown is a quiet, tight-knit community that offers a slower pace of everyday life. Located about fifteen minutes north of Vincennes along US-41, the town grew up as a trading hub for local family farms and has held onto its agricultural roots ever since. For anyone looking to relocate to southwestern Indiana, Oaktown provides plenty of open space, affordable living, and a peaceful country setting where neighbors still know one another by name.

Daily life here centers around the surrounding countryside and nearby towns. Local students attend the North Knox School Corporation, which brings families together from across the rural district for sports and school events. While Oaktown keeps things quiet with its own post office, volunteer fire department, and neighborhood parks, residents have an easy drive south to Vincennes for grocery stores, dining, and healthcare. It is a solid option for anyone seeking a down-to-earth rural lifestyle within reach of everyday conveniences.

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