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Oak Grove, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · West Carroll Parish County
Oak Grove, LA
At a Glance
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)
Is Oak Grove a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Oak Grove residents earn a median household income of $35,917 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,647. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 236 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oak Grove is $86,600 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $79,692. Median rent is $672/month, with 37.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Oak Grove reports 917 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 141% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 839/100K.
Education
22.8% of adults in Oak Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% below the national average). 81.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.