Oakview, Missouri
Village · Population 365 · #540 in Missouri
About Oakview
Set in the northwestern part of Missouri, Oakview is a tiny community counting 365 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Oakview is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.17 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,147 residents per square mile.
📰 Oakview News Today
- 17-year-old critically injured in shooting outside of Clay County convenience store KMBC · Sep 11
- Teresa M. Mahoney Obituary (2026) - Kansas City, MO - Terrace Park Funeral Home and Cemetery Legacy obituary · Jun 26
- Outdoor Mass at St. Charles Borromeo Academy The Catholic Key · Oct 28
- Gladstone reminds residents fireworks still illegal despite new store bordering city limits FOX4KC.com · Jun 17
- Oakview, Missouri Population 2026 World Population Review · Aug 18
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Oakview Unique
- The only place in America named Oakview — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.17 sq mi.
- Positioned in northwestern Missouri, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
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 1 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Oakview
- Asian Buffet — asian
- Broken Rice Restaurant — vietnamese
- Champion Burritos To Go — burrito
- Headrush Roasters Coffee and Tea — coffee shop (café)
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- Dominic's Casual Italian Express — italian
- GoCha Tea & Beverages — dessert
- Hard Core Cafe — regional
- Margarita's — mexican
- Mother Hubbard's Cupboard
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- PowerPlay Metro North Entertainment Center · Arcade
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMissouri
TypeVillage
Population (2024)365
Rank in state#540 of 938
Land area0.17 sq mi
Density2,147/sq mi
Coordinates39.2086, -94.5704