Oakley Idaho Map

About Oakley, Idaho

Oakley is a locality in Cassia County, Idaho, United States. It is a small community with a population of 830. The population density is 70.7 people per km². Oakley is located at 42.2432°N, 113.8820°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Boise) timezone. ZIP code: 83346.

Oakley rests in a broad, sun-drenched valley, where the earth unfolds in gentle swells toward distant, rugged mountains. It lies 36.9 miles south-east of Twin Falls, ID (from Twin Falls, ID: bearing 127°T), and is situated 20.7 miles south-south-west of Burley. The land here is a canvas of tawny grasses and sagebrush, punctuated by the occasional hardy juniper clinging to the slopes. A palpable quietude settles over Oakley, a silence broken only by the whisper of the wind through dry stalks and the distant bleating of sheep. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a faint, sweet scent of sun-baked earth and wild herbs, a fragrance unique to this high desert plateau. Sunlight, when it breaks through the vast, impossibly blue sky, paints the landscape in hues of ochre and muted gold, creating long, dramatic shadows as the day draws to a close. The history of Oakley is intimately bound to the rich soil and the promise of water it held for early settlers. Founded in the late 19th century, its economy has long been rooted in agriculture, with vast fields of alfalfa and grain stretching across the valley floor, sustained by a network of irrigation canals that are a testament to human ingenuity against the arid backdrop. The rhythm of Oakley’s life is dictated by the seasons and the needs of the land, a steady, dependable pulse that has sustained generations. While the broader agricultural landscape defines its character, the very presence of the Snake River, a lifeline of cool, clear water, has shaped not only its economy but also the enduring spirit of its people, who have learned to thrive in this starkly beautiful corner of the world.

About This Oakley Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oakley, Idaho — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.243245, -113.88196. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Oakley and Cassia County.

Detailed location data for Oakley includes the ZIP code (83346), telephone area code (208), county seat of Cassia County (Burley), and school district assignment (Cassia County Joint School District 151). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Oakley is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.