Oakley, Michigan
Village · Population 289 · #494 in Michigan
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About Oakley
Set in the central part of Michigan, Oakley is a tiny community counting 289 people who proudly call it home.
Oakley holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.03 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 281 residents per square mile.
📰 Oakley News Today
- Saginaw County village signs cooperation agreement with ICE, the first in Michigan since November Michigan Advance · Mar 30
- Small Michigan village rescinds ICE agreement following community outcry MLive.com · May 14
- Oakley's one-man police department signs agreement with ICE WJRT ABC12 · Apr 3
- Jeffrey L. Loos Obituary (2026) - Oakley, MI - McGeehan Funeral Homes Martin Chapel in Chesaning Legacy obituary · Mar 18
- Squirrel monkeys, love and controversy: the life of a Michigan creator The Detroit News · Jul 23
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Oakley Unique
- One of 6 places in the US named Oakley — but the Michigan one has a character all its own.
- Part of the fabric of Michigan — one of 745 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Oakley
- Granny’s Kitchen — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMichigan
TypeVillage
Population (2024)289
Rank in state#494 of 533
Land area1.03 sq mi
Density281/sq mi
Coordinates43.1434, -84.1686