Oakridge, Oregon
City · Population 3,158 · #99 in Oregon
About Oakridge
Oakridge, OR is a small town located in southern Oregon, home to 3,158 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Oakridge holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.16 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,462 residents per square mile.
📰 Oakridge News Today
- New mountain bike park opens in Oakridge catering to local kids Statesman Journal · Aug 7
- Oakridge Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
- Two killed in head-on crash with truck on Highway 58 near Oakridge, OSP says KVAL · Aug 10
- Oakridge ranked 5th U.S. best mountain biking town by Outside Magazine NPR for Oregonians · Jun 21
- Oakridge Football Schedule MaxPreps · Aug 8
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Oakridge Unique
- The only place in America named Oakridge — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southern Oregon, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Oregon — one of 426 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 22 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Oakridge
- Double Trouble Espresso — coffee shop (café)
- Mazatlan — mexican
- Miguel's Tacos — mexican
- Sweetvine Cafe and Bake Shop (café)
- The Campfire
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Flying Dog Gallery · Art gallery
- Oakridge Museum · Museum
- the O · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Oakridge
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Oakridge
- Oakridge Elementary School
- Oakridge High School
- Oakridge Junior High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOregon
TypeCity
Population (2024)3,158
Rank in state#99 of 240
Land area2.16 sq mi
Density1,462/sq mi
Coordinates43.7450, -122.4650