Oak Grove Texas Map

About Oak Grove, Texas

Oak Grove is a locality in Kaufman County, Texas, United States. It is a small community with a population of 615. The population density is 129.8 people per km². Oak Grove is located at 32.5351°N, 96.3194°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 75142.

Oak Grove, a quiet corner of Kaufman County, breathes with the slow inhale and exhale of East Texas. It lies 17.2 miles south-south-east of Forney, TX (from Forney, TX: bearing 149°T), and is situated 3.8 miles south of Kaufman. Here, the land rolls with a gentle, almost imperceptible rise and fall, a terrain softened by centuries of rain and sun. Towering oaks, the namesake of this place, stand sentinel, their broad limbs reaching skyward, casting dappled shadows on the rich, dark soil. The air itself feels thick with the scent of pine needles and damp earth, especially after a summer shower, a pervasive sweetness that clings to the senses. In the distance, the flat expanse of the coastal plain begins to assert itself, a subtle reminder of the wider world beyond these verdant fields. The story of Oak Grove is one of enduring agriculture, a legacy etched into the very way of life here. For generations, cotton and cattle have been the lifeblood of this community, their cycles dictating the rhythm of the seasons. While the larger agricultural industries of the region have seen shifts, Oak Grove maintains a steadfast connection to its roots, with many families still tending the land passed down from their ancestors. The local economy, though modest, finds its strength in these time-honored pursuits, supported by small businesses that cater to the daily needs of its residents. A sense of quiet persistence defines Oak Grove, a place where history is not a relic, but a living thread woven into the present, visible in the weathered barns and the familiar faces that greet you on a slow afternoon.

About This Oak Grove Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oak Grove, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.535137, -96.319425. 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 Grove and Kaufman County.

Detailed location data for Oak Grove includes the ZIP code (76028), telephone area code (903, 214, 469), county seat of Kaufman County (Kaufman), and school district assignment (Kaufman Independent School District). 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 Oak Grove is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.