At a Glance
Median Income
$45,781
$24,781 per capita
Home Value
$141,300
Zillow: $202,409
Median Rent
$688/mo
25.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.2%
87.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
1.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
21.1% 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+
3.5 / 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 $45,781 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,781. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 803 business establishments, including 156 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oak Grove is $141,300 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $202,409. Median rent is $688/month, with 25.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
9.2% of adults in Oak Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
87.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oak Grove has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population327
Median Age51.5 yrs
Density25/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans16.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$45,781
Per Capita$24,781
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$1,309M
Avg Weekly Wage$775
Housing
A+
Home Value$141,300
Rent$688
Ownership65.5%
Zillow$202,409
Housing Units172
Rent Burden25.0%
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death10,688/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain45.5 in/yr
Elevation1,321 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.2%
High School+87.6%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute30 min
Broadband72.4%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Oak Grove was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Marion County Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 156 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.