At a Glance
Median Income
$75,506
$35,440 per capita
Home Value
$195,700
Zillow: $241,969
Median Rent
$988/mo
41.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.5%
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
13.1% 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
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oak Grove residents earn a median household income of $75,506 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,440. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,854 business establishments, including 628 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oak Grove is $195,700 , 31% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $241,969. Median rent is $988/month, with 41.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Education
33.5% of adults in Oak Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% below the national average).
91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oak Grove has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population12,031
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density1,589/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born7.0%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$75,506
Per Capita$35,440
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$19,752M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077
Housing
A+
Home Value$195,700
Rent$988
Ownership82.8%
Zillow$241,969
Housing Units5,409
Rent Burden41.2%
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,865/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain45.2 in/yr
Elevation374 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.5%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute22 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed203 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Oak Grove was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Aiken Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 203 Mbps.
There are 628 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 41 fatal vehicle crashes.