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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 98.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.5% |
| 89% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $35,917 |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,647 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $823 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $49,980 |
| Unemployment | 0.9% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.8% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 236 |
| County GDP | $237M |
| Restaurants | 12 |
| Healthcare | 18 |
| Retail | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $875 |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.01% |
| Commute Time | 19.6 min |
| Work from Home | 7.0% |
| Census Median | $86,600 |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $79,692 |
| Census Median Rent | $672 |
| 42% below US avg |
| Studio | $763 |
| 1 Bedroom | $832 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,007 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,298 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,508 |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $875 |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.01% |
| Obesity | 41.5% |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.4% |
| Heart Disease | 6.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.8% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 8.6% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.3% |
| Depression | 28.4% |
| Mental Distress | 21.6% |
| Physical Distress | 15.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.8% |
| Premature Death | 12,774/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 31.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Annual Average | 64.6°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 58.8 inches |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 119 ft (36 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 772/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8624°N, 91.3912°W |
| County FIPS | 22123 |
Winner: Republican by 74 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.8% |
| 32% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 81.1% |
| School Test Score | 4.48 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 772/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Restaurants | 12 |
| Retail Stores | 29 |
| Avg Commute | 19.6 min |
| Work from Home | 7.0% |