White Oak, Texas
White Oak is a city in Gregg County, Texas, in East Texas, about 7 miles west of Longview as the crow flies, with a population of about 6,241.
Gregg
County
6,241
Population
East Texas
Region
9.1 sq mi
Land Area
7 mi
straight line to Longview
Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · White Oak on Wikipedia
White Oak City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through White Oak.
Major roads: US Hwy 80 · State Hwy 42
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
White Oak from our research
What we've verified about White Oak, one line per topic. Each links to the full page and its sources.
- History
- From its 1880s sawmill-and-farming roots through the 1930s East Texas oil boom to today's school-proud Longview suburb and home of the Roughnecks. Details →
- Dining
- 16 verified places to eat and drink; most common: Burgers & American · Mexican & Tex-Mex · Pizza & Italian. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 48 public schools within 12 miles, across 13 districts and charters, mainly Longview ISD, Pine Tree ISD and White Oak ISD. Details → Source: Texas Education Agency AskTED directory — open campuses, enrollment as of Oct 2025
- Utilities
- SWEPCO electricity (regulated, no plan shopping), CenterPoint gas, City of White Oak water and sewer, Republic Services trash, and internet options. Details →
- Outdoors
- Nearest state parks: Martin Creek Lake (24 mi), Tyler (25 mi), Daingerfield (35 mi). Nearest lakes: Lake Gladewater (7 mi), Lake Cherokee (16 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 3 licensed plumbers, 7 licensed HVAC contractors and 10 licensed electricians serve White Oak. Details → Source: TSBPE and TDLR license records, checked business by business
FAQ: White Oak, Texas
Gregg County. The U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list places all of White Oak in Gregg County.
East Texas guides
Region-wide guides that put White Oak in context — where to go, what things cost, and how people actually live here.
Moving to East Texas: What You Need to Know
Thinking about moving to East Texas? A fact-checked guide to healthcare, schools, getting around, weather, and daily life in Tyler, Jacksonville, and the towns around them.
Read Guide →Things to Do in East Texas
What to do in East Texas, checked against official sources: Tyler's Rose Garden and Caldwell Zoo, Canton's First Monday Trade Days, the Texas State Railroad, state parks, museums and festivals.
Read Guide →Cost of Living in East Texas
What it costs to live in East Texas, using Census figures: home values and rents in Tyler, Jacksonville and Athens compared with Texas and the big metros, plus taxes, utilities, healthcare and driving.
Read Guide →Retiring in East Texas: Why Retirees Love It Here
Retiring in East Texas: Tyler's trauma-designated hospitals, Texas 65+ school-tax exemptions, lake towns like Gun Barrel City and Hideaway, and sourced drive times and weather.
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