Oak Grove, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Rock Island County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
335 Population 508/sq mi density
$41,912 Median Income $34,086 per capita
$688 Median Rent 22.1% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$41,912 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Oak Grove, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,912
44% below
$34,086 per capita
Median Rent
$688/mo
41% below
22.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.9%
71% below
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
56% above
19.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

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)

Income
56%
Rent
59%
Poverty
154%
Bachelor's
29%
Unemployment
156%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Oak Grove a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 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 $41,912 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,086. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,880 business establishments, including 375 restaurants.

Education

9.9% of adults in Oak Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Oak Grove has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population335
Median Age48.6 yrs
Density508/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$41,912
Per Capita$34,086
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty19.1%
County GDP$12,607M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,391

Housing

A+
Home Value
Rent$688
Ownership88.8%
Zillow$178,045
Housing Units233
Rent Burden22.1%

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death8,429/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation680 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.9%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute27 min
Broadband80.3%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in Oak Grove was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 375 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.