P.B. Oldham, 1913
Oakwood’s story
154 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1913.
- 1872Oakwood is settled
OakwoodTX
A town of 405, settled in 1872. A regional job hub with 275 jobs.
Photo: Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0
Population
405
2025 Census estimate · +4.7% since 2020
Typical home
$289K
−0.5% in a year
Household income
$37K
median
Median age
56.3
years
Jobs based here
275
A job hub
Is Oakwood a good place to live?
45% of residents are 65 or older in Oakwood, where Texas’ towns sit at 14% and U.S. towns at 18%. Among 643 Texas towns, just 10 have a lower average trip to work than Oakwood. Oakwood has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Oakwood stand out
Where Oakwood beats most towns.
Small town
405 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Oakwood: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Oakwood, and how to reach them.
PowerOncorEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Oakwood water system1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers96% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Oakwood’s trash rules yet
Register to voteIn personTexas has no online registration; you can register in person until 30 days before Election Day or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereLeon County Early Voting ClerkLeon County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code7585575855 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Oakwood.
Schools
The schools Oakwood’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by Oakwood ISD. Its two schools are below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood ElLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 120 | C+ |
| Oakwood H SLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 83 | C+ |
NCES · EDFacts
Work & commute
Oakwood has 1.9 jobs for every working resident, and 270 people commute in
Most working residents leave Oakwood for work: only 3% work in town. 30% of Oakwood residents live below the poverty line, above both Texas’ towns (12%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Oakwood’s median household income is $37,000.
3%work in town
| Oakwood | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 30% | 12% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $37,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.5% | 8.3% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Oakwood3%
Buffalo16%
Houston12%
Huntsville4%
Austin3%
78 mi
median commute distance
275
jobs based in Oakwood
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Oakwood has mild winters and hot summers
Oakwood has mild winters and hot summers. The July high in Oakwood is 94°F.
95°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter39–61°
Spring55–77°
Summer72–93°
Fall56–79°
Nov 19
typical first frost
Mar 12
typical last frost
+0.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
95°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Safety
Crime reported in Oakwood
3 crimes were reported in Oakwood in 2025: 3 property and 0 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Oakwood is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
0
violent crimes reported in 2025
3
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Health
A larger share of adults have high blood pressure in Oakwood than in most of Texas or the rest of the country
46% of Oakwood adults have high blood pressure. Oakwood beats the Texas average on 5 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 20. 41% of Oakwood adults have obesity.
| Oakwood | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 46% | 35% | 35% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 24% | 19% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 14% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 30% | 25% |
31 measures vs. Texas
5 better6 too close to call20 worse
| What stands out | Oakwood | TX |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 13.8% | 19.1% |
| Fewer binge drinkers | 13.7% | 17% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.9% | 5.7% |
Palestine Regional Medical Center
16.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Drought leads a moderate hazard risk in Oakwood
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 57% of U.S. communities. Since 2012, 3 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Oakwood.
43risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
DroughtCold wavesInland flooding
3
paid flood claims since 2012
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Housing
A typical Oakwood home is worth about $289K
The typical Oakwood home is worth about $289,000, about the same as a year ago, close to the Texas typical home.
$289KZillow home value
Typical home value
Oakwood$289K
Texas$296K
−0.5%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Oakwood
17pages on Oakwood
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Oakwood; the nearest are
Trinity Valley Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Athens42.3 mi$2,640 in-state tuitionThe University of Texas at TylerUniversity or college · Public · Tyler61.4 mi$9,736 in-state tuitionAngelina CollegeCommunity college · Public · Lufkin69.1 mi$3,430 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Oakwood residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Texas.
A job hub
Every workday, about 270 people come to Oakwood for work
Where Oakwood’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
275jobs based in Oakwood
3%of working residents work in town
78 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Oakwood
Town in Texas, United States
Oakwood is a town in Leon and Freestone counties in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 389 at the 2020 census. It was founded in 1872 as a stop on the International Railroad.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 279 ft
- ZIP code
- 75855
- Area code
- 903
Questions about Oakwood
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Oakwood, TX a good place to live?
Oakwood has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.