Oak Grove, LA

Louisiana

Oak Grove is a small town in Louisiana with a population of 1,328. Residents earn $35,917 per year, which is 52% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,328 Population 772/sq mi density
$35,917 Median Income $38,647 per capita
$86,600 Home Value $79,692 Zillow
$672 Median Rent
65°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$35,917 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,600 home value, $672/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $35,917
52% lower than US avg
Home Value $86,600
69% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 22.8%
32% lower than US avg
Median Rent $672
42% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 41.5%
29% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.9%
75% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.8%
69% lower than US avg

How Oak Grove Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,328
Median Age49.7 yrs
Density772/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 75%

Economy

B+
Median Income$35,917
Per Capita$38,647
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$237M
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$86,600
Rent$672
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$79,692

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity41.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.4%
Heart Disease6.5%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
AQI42 (Good)
Rain58.8 in/yr
Elevation119 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.8%
High School+81.1%
School Score4.48

Community

2024 VoteR 87% / D 13%
Commute20 min
Libraries1

Is Oak Grove a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Oak Grove receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Oak Grove offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Oak Grove is $35,917, 52% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. Only 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Oak Grove is $86,600, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $672 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

22.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Oak Grove enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Oak Grove has a population of 1,328 with a density of 772 people per square mile. The median age is 49.7 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (75.2%), with 23.3% Black.

Population

1,328
Total Population
772
People / sq mi
49.7yrs
Median Age
28% above US avg
1.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.2%
Female 48.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Oak Grove vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.5%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.5%
89% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Oak Grove vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Oak Grove is $35,917, which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Oak Grove vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$35,917
52% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,647
Avg Weekly Wage$823
IRS Avg AGI$49,980

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.9%
75% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.8%
69% below US avg
Establishments (County)236
County GDP$237M

Business (County)

Restaurants12
Healthcare18
Retail29
Manufacturing5

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$875
75% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.01%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.6 min
Work from Home7.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Oak Grove is $86,600, 69% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $672 (42% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $79,692.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$86,600
69% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$79,692

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$672
42% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$763
1 Bedroom$832
2 Bedrooms$1,007
3 Bedrooms$1,298
4 Bedrooms$1,508

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied61.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$875
75% below US avg
Effective Rate1.01%
In Oak Grove, 41.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 28.4% report depression. 32.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Oak Grove vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.5%
29% above US avg
Diabetes13.4%
Heart Disease6.5%
High Blood Pressure39.8%
Asthma11.0%
COPD8.6%
Stroke3.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.2%
Physical Inactivity32.3%
Depression28.4%
Mental Distress21.6%
Physical Distress15.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.5%
Checkup Rate79.8%
Premature Death12,774/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.3/10
Exercise Access31.6%
Healthcare Facilities18

Crime Rates: Oak Grove vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Oak Grove has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation is 58.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.6°F
20% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall58.8 inches
55% above US avg
Snowfall0.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation119 ft (36 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density772/sq mi
Coordinates32.8624°N, 91.3912°W
County FIPS22123
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 22.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 74-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 86.6%
D 12.6%

Winner: Republican by 74 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.8%
32% below US avg
High School+81.1%
School Test Score4.48
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density772/sq mi
Total Area1.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities18
Restaurants12
Retail Stores29

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.6 min
Work from Home7.0%

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