Live Oak
A community guide to Live Oak in California, the United States.
- Population
- 17,038 residents
- Region
- California
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 36.9836, -121.9805
Economy and services
The economy of Live Oak reflects a mixed regional economy, with employment distributed across the sectors typical for similarly-sized communities in California. Local services include the everyday provisions residents and visitors expect — retail, food, and personal services — supported by the wider municipal infrastructure of California and the United States. Businesses based in Live Oak draw from the regional labour pool and supply both local needs and the broader market beyond the immediate area.
Geography and location
Live Oak sits at approximate coordinates 36.9836 latitude and -121.9805 longitude within California. The terrain and natural features around Live Oak reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider California road network providing the principal routes in and out.
Getting there
Reaching Live Oak typically involves the regional road network of California or, for longer journeys, connecting to one of the wider transport corridors that traverse the United States. Local routes link Live Oak to surrounding towns and to the principal arteries that carry traffic between the larger urban centres of California. Travel times depend on the route taken, the time of day, and the season — all standard considerations for navigating the area around Live Oak.