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Oakwood, OH is a great place to live and has been ranked highly in various categories. According to Bestplaces.net, Oakwood earned a livability score of 79 out of 100, putting it in the top 20th percentile for cities across the United States. It was also ranked as the 12th safest city in Ohio out of all 635 cities and towns. Additionally, Oakwood ranked highly with regards to education – boasting over 80% high school graduates as well as an impressive graduation rate of 98%. Finally, Oakwood scored well in terms of amenities available in the area with a score of 77 out of 100 from Bestplaces. All in all, these rankings suggest that Oakwood is an excellent place to live with plenty of opportunities for its residents.

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#46 2005 High Gas Prices
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Oakwood and Kettering are by far the two most desirable and safest communities in all of the greater Dayton area. I have grown up in these areas my whole life, and they  More

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Over 18 years ago

We lived in Oakwood Ohio, outside Dayton Ohio, for 4 years while my husband was stationed at Wright Patterson AFB (about 20 miles away). We absolutely loved the town,  More

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