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'''Oakvale''' is a census-designated place (CDP) and Municipal Utility District in unincorporated central [[Cameron County, West Monroe|Cameron County]], [[West Monroe]], [[Ibica]], located partially within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the neighboring cities of [[Youngstown, West Monroe|Youngstown]] and [[Sandusky, West Monroe|Sandusky]]. The population was 35,324 at the 2020 census. The community is located at the junction of [[West Monroe State Highway 161|SH 161]] and [[West Monroe State Highway | '''Oakvale''' is a census-designated place (CDP) and Municipal Utility District in unincorporated central [[Cameron County, West Monroe|Cameron County]], [[West Monroe]], [[Ibica]], located partially within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the neighboring cities of [[Youngstown, West Monroe|Youngstown]] and [[Sandusky, West Monroe|Sandusky]]. The population was 35,324 at the 2020 census. The community is located at the junction of [[West Monroe State Highway 161|SH 161]] and [[West Monroe State Highway 255|SH 255]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:02, 2 July 2022
Oakvale, West Monroe | |
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Census Designated Place | |
 SH 161 through Oakvale | |
 Location of Oakvale, West Monroe | |
| Country | Ibica |
| State | West Monroe |
| County | Cameron |
| Settled | September 25th, 1945 |
| Municipal Utility District Formed | 1951 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Utility District |
| • Senior Director | Maxwell Garbutt |
| Area | |
| • Total | 32 sq mi (80 km2) |
| Elevation | 718 ft (219 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 35,324 |
| • Density | 1,103/sq mi (426/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT |
| Area code | Area code 450 |
Oakvale is a census-designated place (CDP) and Municipal Utility District in unincorporated central Cameron County, West Monroe, Ibica, located partially within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the neighboring cities of Youngstown and Sandusky. The population was 35,324 at the 2020 census. The community is located at the junction of SH 161 and SH 255
Government and infrastructure
Local government
The Oakvale CDP is coterminous with the Oakvale Municipal Utility District. Created by the state legislature in 1951 to provide water and sewer services to the area, the MUD has grown to also provide local street maintenance, parks, and fire and EMS coverage to the CDP.
The Oakvale Fire Department covers the area from two stations in the community, and has a fire marshal and two deputy marshals that see to fire prevention in the community, as well as being the MUDs only law enforcement officers.
County, state, and federal representation
The Cameron County Hospital District operates the Oakvale Health Center at 4755 SH 161 in Oakvale.
The Oakvale CDP is served by Cameron County Sheriff's Office for general law enforcement services.
The Ibican Postal Administration operates the Oakvale Post Office at 105 W SH 225.
Education
Primary and secondary schools
Public schools
Youngstown Independent School District serves the CDP and much of the surrounding community. Within the community YISD operates two elementary schools, a middle school, and Oakvale High School.
Community colleges
Nearby Young Community College Serves Oakvale, along with the rest of Cameron County.
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