Oakland, Kentucky
City · Population 196 · #376 in Kentucky
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About Oakland
Oakland, KY is a tiny community located in southern Kentucky counting 196 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Oakland is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.4 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 140 residents per square mile.
📰 Oakland News Today
- I was never the best player on any team. Then I became a March Madness legend The New York Times · Mar 29
- Northern Kentucky 85-84 Oakland (Mar 4, 2026) Final Score ESPN · Mar 4
- [4] Oakland to Host [7] Northern Kentucky in First Round of Barbasol #HLMBB Tournament Oakland University Athletics · Feb 28
- Billy Joe "Groundhog"` Watt Obituary May 3, 2026 Hardy and Son Funeral Homes · May 3
- Oakland Golden Grizzlies vs. Northern Kentucky Norse - Live Score - October 30, 2026 FOX Sports · Aug 5
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Oakland Unique
- One of 19 places in the US named Oakland — but the Kentucky one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southern Kentucky, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Kentucky — one of 555 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🏫 Schools in Oakland
- Oakland Elementary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKentucky
TypeCity
Population (2024)196
Rank in state#376 of 418
Land area1.4 sq mi
Density140/sq mi
Coordinates37.0462, -86.2469