About Elkton
Elkton is a tiny community in southwestern Oregon with an estimated population of 187.
Officially, Elkton is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.23 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 813 residents per square mile.
📰 Elkton News Today
- Elkton Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
- DFPA, ODF crews respond to wind-driven slash fire north of Elkton KPIC · Jul 8
- DFPA, ODF crews respond to wind-driven slash fire north of Elkton KVAL · Jul 8
- Elkton, Oregon 97436 · as of 5:00 PM PDT The Weather Channel · Jan 30
- Yoncalla vs Elkton Football - Sep 18, 2026 Sports Illustrated · Aug 11
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Elkton Unique
- One of 8 places in the US named Elkton — but the Oregon one has a character all its own.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.23 sq mi.
- Positioned in southwestern Oregon, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 21 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Elkton
- Arlene's Cafe — diner
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Elkton
- Brunch Bar Wayside reviews ★
- Buzzard Bay County Park reviews ★
- Elk Creek Tunnel Forest State Park reviews ★
- Hutchinson State Park reviews ★
- Madison County Wayside reviews ★
- Madison Wayside reviews ★
- Sawyer Rapid Boat Ramp reviews ★
- Scott Creek Boat Ramp reviews ★
- Scott Creek County Park reviews ★
- Umpqua Myrtle State Park reviews ★
- Yellow Creek Boat Ramp reviews ★
- Yellow Creek Wayside reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Elkton
- Elkton Charter School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOregon
TypeCity
Population (2024)187
Rank in state#221 of 240
Land area0.23 sq mi
Density813/sq mi
Coordinates43.6374, -123.5691