Oak Grove, AL

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.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
905 Population 489/sq mi density
$59,191 Median Income $29,050 per capita
$124,700 Home Value $148,828 Zillow
$853 Median Rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$59,191 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$124,700 home value, $853/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $59,191
21% lower than US avg
Home Value $124,700
56% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.5%
54% lower than US avg
Median Rent $853
27% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 44.7%
39% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.7%
25% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.6%
63% lower than US avg

How Oak Grove Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population905
Median Age48.9 yrs
Density489/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 69%

Economy

A
Median Income$59,191
Per Capita$29,050
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$4,496M
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$124,700
Rent$853
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$148,828

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity44.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.3%
Heart Disease7.1%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain57.1 in/yr
Elevation577 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.5%
High School+86.4%
School Score4.40

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 33%
Commute18 min
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Is Oak Grove a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Oak Grove has a population of 905 with a density of 489 people per square mile. The median age is 48.9 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (69%), with 29.3% Black.

Population

905
Total Population
489
People / sq mi
48.9yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg
1.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Oak Grove vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.6%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.4%
90% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Oak Grove vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Oak Grove is $59,191, which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Oak Grove vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$59,191
21% below US avg
Per Capita Income$29,050
Avg Weekly Wage$1,121
IRS Avg AGI$54,961

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
25% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.6%
63% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,578
County GDP$4,496M

Business (County)

Restaurants125
Healthcare138
Retail254
Manufacturing91

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$1,668
52% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.34%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.6 min
Work from Home1.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Oak Grove is $124,700, 56% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $853 (27% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $148,828.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$124,700
56% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$148,828

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$129
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio98.7%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$853
27% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$716
1 Bedroom$772
2 Bedrooms$936
3 Bedrooms$1,206
4 Bedrooms$1,381

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied77.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$1,668
52% below US avg
Effective Rate1.34%
In Oak Grove, 44.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.3% report depression. 31.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Oak Grove vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity44.7%
39% above US avg
Diabetes13.9%
Heart Disease7.1%
High Blood Pressure41.8%
Asthma10.9%
COPD9.1%
Stroke4.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.5%
Physical Inactivity31.7%
Depression26.3%
Mental Distress20.3%
Physical Distress15.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.3%
Checkup Rate78.4%
Premature Death15,316/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.7/10
Exercise Access54.6%
Healthcare Facilities138

Crime Rates: Oak Grove vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Safety Score

Oak Grove has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 57.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.7°F
14% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall57.1 inches
50% above US avg
Snowfall1.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation577 ft (176 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density489/sq mi
Coordinates33.1904°N, 86.3037°W
County FIPS01121
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 15.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 33.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 66.6%
D 32.9%

Winner: Republican by 33.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.5%
54% below US avg
High School+86.4%
School Test Score4.40
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density489/sq mi
Total Area1.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities138
Restaurants125
Retail Stores254

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.6 min
Work from Home1.9%

Nearby Cities

Compare Oak Grove with another city: