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Oak Grove, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Lamar County County
Oak Grove, MS
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 $105,069 , which is 40% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,411. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% 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.
Safety & Crime
Oak Grove reports 261 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,758/100K.
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 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.