At a Glance
Median Income
$105,069
$33,411 per capita
Home Value
$239,600
Zillow: $218,065
Median Rent
$1,482/mo
19.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
66.8%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
8.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
11.0% smoking rate
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?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oak Grove residents earn a median household income of $105,069 , which is 40% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,411. The unemployment rate stands at 8.0% (122% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,576 business establishments, including 151 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oak Grove is $239,600 , 15% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,065. Median rent is $1,482/month, with 19.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Education
66.8% of adults in Oak Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(98% above the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oak Grove has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,200
Median Age26.4 yrs
Density1,760/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$105,069
Per Capita$33,411
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,777M
Avg Weekly Wage$851
Housing
A+
Home Value$239,600
Rent$1,482
Ownership58.7%
Zillow$218,065
Housing Units636
Rent Burden19.9%
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death8,657/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain58.9 in/yr
Elevation399 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+66.8%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+22.5%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute20 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Oak Grove was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 151 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.