Kentucky · Metropolitan Area
Oak Grove is a small city in Kentucky with a population of 7,945. Residents earn $47,886 per year, which is 36% below the national average.
Based on current data, Oak Grove receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Oak Grove has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Oak Grove is $47,886, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 15.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Oak Grove is $143,500, 49% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,208 per month. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Oak Grove is below the national average at 241 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,780 per 100,000, 93% above the national average.
15.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Oak Grove enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 93.7% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.3% |
| 53% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $47,886 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $20,282 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,002 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,285 |
| Unemployment | 7.4% |
| 106% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.2% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,831 |
| County GDP | $9,433M |
| Restaurants | 458 |
| Healthcare | 426 |
| Retail | 580 |
| Manufacturing | 74 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,495 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.44% |
| Commute Time | 23.8 min |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |
| Census Median | $143,500 |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $210,195 |
| Median List Price | $215,000 |
| Median List Price | $215,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $189 |
| Homes Sold | 13 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.6% |
| Price Drops | 16.7% |
| Inventory | 78 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,208 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,130 |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 42.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,495 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.44% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.6% |
| Premature Death | 10,082/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 71.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 426 |
| Total Violent | 241.3/100K |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Murder | 26.8/100K |
| 326% above US avg | |
| Rape | 40.2/100K |
| Robbery | 93.8/100K |
| Assault | 80.4/100K |
| Total Property | 3,779.7/100K |
| 93% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 1,286.7/100K |
| Theft | 2,399.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 93.8/100K |
| Arson | 13.4/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 26 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 58.4°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.2 inches |
| 24% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 528 ft (161 m) |
| Area | 10.7 sq mi (27.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 742/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6738°N, 87.4225°W |
| County FIPS | 47125 |
Winner: Republican by 18.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.0% |
| 55% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 742/sq mi |
| Total Area | 10.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 7 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 426 |
| Restaurants | 458 |
| Retail Stores | 580 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 26 |
| Avg Commute | 23.8 min |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |