Oklahoma
Locust Grove is a small town in Oklahoma with a population of 1,445. Residents earn $44,853 per year, which is 40% below the national average.
Based on current data, Locust Grove receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Locust Grove offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Locust Grove is $44,853, 40% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. 13.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Locust Grove is $103,500, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $667 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Locust Grove is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 428 per 100,000, 78% below the national average.
12.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Locust Grove enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches, including 7.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
| English Only | 95.6% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.4% |
| 67% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $44,853 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,563 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,100 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $59,137 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.8% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,025 |
| County GDP | $2,700M |
| Restaurants | 90 |
| Healthcare | 65 |
| Retail | 138 |
| Manufacturing | 60 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,610 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.52% |
| Commute Time | 21.7 min |
| Work from Home | 8.1% |
| Census Median | $103,500 |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $177,856 |
| Census Median Rent | $667 |
| 43% below US avg |
| Studio | $744 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $995 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,297 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,501 |
| Owner-Occupied | 59.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,610 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.52% |
| Obesity | 43.4% |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.4% |
| Heart Disease | 7.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.7% |
| Asthma | 13.7% |
| COPD | 9.2% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 34.7% |
| Depression | 26.9% |
| Mental Distress | 21.7% |
| Physical Distress | 16.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 75.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.0% |
| Premature Death | 12,606/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 41.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 65 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 428.3/100K |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 71.4/100K |
| Theft | 356.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 59.0°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.7 inches |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 7.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 669 ft (204 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 794/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1982°N, 95.1689°W |
| County FIPS | 40097 |
Winner: Republican by 57.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.5% |
| 63% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.08 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 794/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 65 |
| Restaurants | 90 |
| Retail Stores | 138 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 21.7 min |
| Work from Home | 8.1% |