Oak Ridge, Barry County
Oak Ridge, Missouri — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Oak Ridge, Barry County.
| City | Oak Ridge |
| State | Missouri (MO) |
| County | Barry |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 36.712287 |
| Longitude | -93.79242 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Oak Ridge is a locality in Barry County, Missouri, United States. Oak Ridge is located at 36.7123°N, 93.7924°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 63755.0.
Oak Ridge rests within the rolling Ozark foothills, a landscape sculpted by countless seasons of rain and sun. It lies 31.1 miles east-north-east of Bella Vista, AR (from Bella Vista, AR: bearing 59°T), and is situated 4.9 miles east-north-east of Cassville. Here, the land doesn't rise in dramatic peaks but rather in a series of gentle, wooded inclines, often cloaked in the deep green of mature oak and hickory. The air, especially in the humid embrace of summer, carries the earthy scent of damp soil and decaying leaves, a constant reminder of the region's fertile heart. In the twilight hours, as the sun dips below the horizon, the sky above Oak Ridge often bleeds into hues of bruised plum and faded rose, painting the sparsely populated fields and the dark, dense treelines with a fleeting, ethereal light. The history of Oak Ridge is intrinsically linked to the resilient spirit of its early settlers, who found their livelihood in the rich soil and timber. The local economy, while modest, has long been rooted in agriculture, with fields of corn and hay stretching across the cleared valleys, interspersed with pastures where cattle graze. This enduring connection to the land is palpable; it’s in the worn tools of the farm, the quiet hum of tractors in the distance, and the unhurried pace of life that seems to echo the slow growth of the ancient oaks that give the place its name. While grand monuments are absent, the true distinctiveness of Oak Ridge lies in its quiet persistence, its subtle beauty found in the enduring patterns of nature and the steadfast character of its people.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Oak Ridge, Missouri with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Oak Ridge and Barry County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Oak Ridge is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Oak Ridge is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |