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Locust Grove, OK
Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Mayes County County
Locust Grove, OK
At a Glance
How Locust Grove Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Locust Grove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Locust Grove a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Locust Grove residents earn a median household income of $44,853 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,563. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,025 business establishments, including 90 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Locust Grove is $103,500 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $177,856. Median rent is $667/month, with 27.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Locust Grove reports 71 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,926/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
12.5% of adults in Locust Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 87.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Locust Grove has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.