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Welcome to Oak Ridge, a small agricultural town in Kaufman County, Texas, set along State Highway 34 between Kaufman and Terrell.
Oak Ridge is a small incorporated town in north-central Kaufman County, Texas, occupying a narrow strip of land along Texas State Highway 34 between Kaufman, the county seat, and the larger city of Terrell. The town was incorporated in the early 1970s and had a population of 771 at the 2020 census, up from 495 a decade earlier. Despite that growth, Oak Ridge retains the quiet, agricultural character that has long defined this part of Kaufman County, with open fields, scattered homes, and a low-density, rural setting. The town's geography is unusually linear: Oak Ridge stretches roughly five miles along both sides of State Highway 34, which serves as its main street and its primary connection to the rest of the county. Kaufman lies about six miles to the southwest, and Terrell a similar distance to the northeast, giving residents access to the schools, shopping, and services of both communities while allowing the town itself to remain primarily residential and agricultural. Public education is split between two districts. Parts of Oak Ridge attend Kaufman Independent School District, with campuses in Kaufman, while other parts attend Terrell Independent School District, with schools in Terrell. This divided arrangement is common in rural Texas towns that were incorporated across pre-existing district boundaries. The town's location puts it on the eastern edge of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. Interstate 20 and U.S. Route 80 pass through Terrell to the northeast, and U.S. Highway 175 runs through Kaufman to the southwest, linking Oak Ridge to Dallas and the broader region. Most housing consists of single-family homes on larger lots, and the town's population skews toward families and retirees who value ownership and space over density and walkability.
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Housing in Oak Ridge is predominantly single-family and owner-occupied, reflecting the town's rural, low-density character. Homes sit on larger lots than in suburban Dallas-Fort Worth, and the community's narrow, highway-aligned footprint keeps the housing stock modest in volume. Most residents own their homes, and the mix of families and retirees points to a market oriented toward space, privacy, and a country setting rather than urban amenities. Development pressure from the growing metro is present but has not erased the town's agricultural feel.
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Life in Oak Ridge is quiet and rural, paced by the rhythms of Kaufman County's farmland and small towns. The community is primarily residential, with a population that leans toward families and retirees who value ownership and open space. Daily needs are met in nearby Kaufman and Terrell, which offer schools, grocery stores, dining, and services within a short drive. The town's location on the edge of the Dallas-Fort Worth metro means residents can reach larger employment centers, shopping, and entertainment while returning home to a country setting.
Schools & Education
Oak Ridge is divided between two public school districts. One portion of the town attends Kaufman Independent School District, which is based in Kaufman and also serves Oak Grove and Post Oak Bend; the other attends Terrell Independent School District, based in Terrell. Both districts operate their campuses in the neighboring cities, so Oak Ridge families have access to two established school systems serving the area. This split arrangement is common in Texas towns incorporated across existing district lines.
Getting Around
Texas State Highway 34 runs the full length of Oak Ridge, connecting it to Kaufman about six miles southwest and Terrell to the northeast. Interstate 20 and U.S. Route 80 pass through Terrell, giving the town a short route to the Dallas-Fort Worth freeway network, while U.S. Highway 175 through Kaufman offers a second corridor toward Dallas. The town itself has no rail or transit service; travel is by car along these state and interstate routes.
Parks & Recreation
Recreation in Oak Ridge is tied to its rural setting and its neighbors. The town's open countryside supports a laid-back, outdoor-oriented lifestyle, and nearby Kaufman and Terrell provide municipal parks, sports facilities, and community events. Terrell, a short drive up State Highway 34, offers additional parks and a historic downtown, while the wider Kaufman County countryside and East Texas lake country sit within reach for weekend outings.
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What county is Oak Ridge in?
Oak Ridge is a town in Kaufman County, Texas, in the north-central part of the county. It lies along State Highway 34 between Kaufman, the county seat, and the city of Terrell.
What school district serves Oak Ridge?
Oak Ridge is divided between the Kaufman Independent School District and the Terrell Independent School District. Depending on their location, students attend campuses in either Kaufman or Terrell, giving the town access to two established school systems.
How far is Oak Ridge from Dallas?
Oak Ridge sits on the eastern edge of the Dallas-Fort Worth metro. Interstate 20 at Terrell and U.S. Highway 175 at Kaufman connect the town to Dallas, roughly 35 miles to the west.
What is Oak Ridge known for?
Oak Ridge is a small, primarily residential and agricultural town known for its rural character and its location along State Highway 34 between Kaufman and Terrell. Most residents own their homes, and the population leans toward families and retirees.
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