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About Oakman
Oakman is a town in Walker County, Alabama. At the 2020 census the population was 771, down from 789 in 2010.
Home prices in Oakman
Home prices in Oakman vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Oakman
- Biscuit Mountain ORV Park (nearby, ~3.5 miles) — off-road recreation park with varied terrain, camping, and parking for ATV and off-road enthusiasts.
- Oakman Veterans Memorial — town memorial honoring local veterans.
- Downtown Oakman — small-town commercial strip.
- Coal-mining heritage sites (area) — the town sits in Alabama's historic coal country, near former mine lands.
Commuting from Oakman
- Oakman sits roughly 36 straight-line miles northwest of Birmingham.
- Rough drive estimate: about 70 minutes, derived from straight-line distance (approximately two minutes per straight-line mile, rounded). This is an approximate estimate, not a routing result — actual drive time varies with route and traffic.
Oakman FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Oakman, AL?
Home prices in Oakman vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Oakman, AL?
Oakman sits roughly 36 straight-line miles northwest of Birmingham.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.