Live Oak, Texas

About Live Oak

Live Oak is a close-knit town in central Texas, home to 16,218 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Live Oak is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.76 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,407 residents per square mile.

📰 Live Oak News Today

• Live Oak County Health Dept. dishes out “A” scores in monthly inspections The Killeen Daily Herald · Aug 18
• Democratic candidates bring campaigns to Live Oak County SouthTexasNews.com · Aug 18
• Nueces River keeps rising in Live Oak County as officials prepare for possible evacuations kiiitv.com · Jul 31
• Flood risks continue through Live Oak County 2 weeks after severe weather, NWS says KSAT · Jul 30
• Local youth football team faces major setback after training equipment stolen kens5.com · Jul 23

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Live Oak Unique

• One of 5 places in the US named Live Oak — but the Texas one has a character all its own.
• Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 16,218.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Live Oak

• Bubba's 33 — pizza
• Chuck E. Cheese — pizza
• Dutch Bros. Coffee — coffee shop (café)
• Jim's — american
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
• 54th Street — american
• Al Carbon Pollos Asados - Nacogdoches
• Ali's Pizzaria #2
• Buffalo Wild Wings — wings
• Denny's — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Chuck E. Cheese

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Live Oak

• Comanche Lookout Park reviews ★
• Friesenhahn Park reviews ★
• Live Oak City Park reviews ★
• Live Oak Pool and Park reviews ★
• Live Oak Xeriscape Park reviews ★
• Monarch Waystation · Garden reviews ★
• Raintree Park reviews ★
• Woodcrest Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Live Oak

• GREAT HEARTS LIVE OAK
• JUDSON EARLY COLLEGE ACADEMY

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Live Oak

🏘️ Nearby Communities