Oakwood, Ohio

About Oakwood

Oakwood, OH is a tiny community located in northwestern Ohio with an estimated population of 539.

Officially, Oakwood is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.7 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 770 residents per square mile.

📰 Oakwood News Today

• David Lee Dangler Obituary Aug 6, 2026 - Love-Heitmeyer Funeral Home Love-Heitmeyer Funeral Home · Aug 6
• Owner of Housing Complex Not Responsible for Injuries Boy Suffered When Bit by Dog on Playground Ohio Court News (.gov) · Jun 17
• Unidentified: 56-year-old cold case of Oakwood Village John Doe remains unsolved Cleveland 19 News · Aug 5
• Amber R. (Miller) Brown Obituary Mar 17, 2026 Schaffer Funeral Home, Inc. · Mar 17
• Jennifer Jean Ellenburg Legacy obituary · Aug 14

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Oakwood Unique

• One of 9 places in the US named Oakwood — but the Ohio one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in northwestern Ohio, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Ohio — one of 1,265 recognized communities statewide.

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 6 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Oakwood

• Oakwood Community Park reviews ★

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⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Oakwood

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