Alabama
Oak Grove is a small town in Alabama with a population of 905. Residents earn $59,191 per year, which is 21% below the national average.
Based on current data, Oak Grove receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Oak Grove offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Oak Grove is $59,191, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Oak Grove is $124,700, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $853 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
15.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.
Oak Grove enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 98.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.4% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $59,191 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,050 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,121 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $54,961 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.6% |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,578 |
| County GDP | $4,496M |
| Restaurants | 125 |
| Healthcare | 138 |
| Retail | 254 |
| Manufacturing | 91 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,668 |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.34% |
| Commute Time | 17.6 min |
| Work from Home | 1.9% |
| Census Median | $124,700 |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $148,828 |
| $/Sq Ft | $129 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.7% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Census Median Rent | $853 |
| 27% below US avg |
| Studio | $716 |
| 1 Bedroom | $772 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $936 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,206 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,381 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,668 |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.34% |
| Obesity | 44.7% |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.9% |
| Heart Disease | 7.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.8% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 9.1% |
| Stroke | 4.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.7% |
| Depression | 26.3% |
| Mental Distress | 20.3% |
| Physical Distress | 15.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.4% |
| Premature Death | 15,316/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 54.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 138 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Annual Average | 61.7°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 57.1 inches |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 1.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 577 ft (176 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 489/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.1904°N, 86.3037°W |
| County FIPS | 01121 |
Winner: Republican by 33.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.5% |
| 54% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.4% |
| School Test Score | 4.40 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 489/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 138 |
| Restaurants | 125 |
| Retail Stores | 254 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 17.6 min |
| Work from Home | 1.9% |