At a Glance
Median Income
$59,191
$29,050 per capita
Home Value
$124,700
Zillow: $151,688
Median Rent
$853/mo
28.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.5%
86.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.7%
19.8% smoking rate
How Oak Grove Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oak Grove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oak Grove a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oak Grove residents earn a median household income of $59,191 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,050. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,578 business establishments, including 125 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oak Grove is $124,700 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $151,688. Median rent is $853/month, with 28.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Education
15.5% of adults in Oak Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 57.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population905
Median Age48.9 yrs
Density489/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans16.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$59,191
Per Capita$29,050
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$4,496M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,121
Housing
A+
Home Value$124,700
Rent$853
Ownership77.3%
Zillow$151,688
Housing Units420
Rent Burden28.1%
Health
Obesity44.7%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death15,316/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain57.1 in/yr
Elevation577 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.5%
High School+86.4%
Graduate+11.1%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 33%
Commute18 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed125 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Oak Grove was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
25.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 125 Mbps.
There are 125 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.