At a Glance
Median Income
$41,912
$34,086 per capita
Median Rent
$688/mo
22.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
175/100K
2,729/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.9%
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
19.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
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 3.6% (0% below 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.
Safety & Crime
Oak Grove reports 175 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,729/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population335
Median Age48.6 yrs
Density508/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$41,912
Per Capita$34,086
Unemployment3.6%
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%
Crime
F
Violent175/100K
Property2,729/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death8,429/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI43 (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.
24.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 375 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
All Countries
