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Oak Grove, TX

Texas · Metropolitan Area

Oak Grove is a small town in Texas with a population of 671. Residents earn $109,107 per year, which is 45% above the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
671 Population 336/sq mi density
$109,107 Median Income $43,843 per capita
$260,700 Home Value $318,013 Zillow
$860 Median Rent 41.3% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$109,107 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$260,700 home value, $860/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $109,107
45% higher than US avg
Home Value $260,700
8% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.2%
55% lower than US avg
Median Rent $860
26% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.6%
8% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.0%
52% lower than US avg

How Oak Grove Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population671
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density336/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 60%
Veterans3.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$109,107
Per Capita$43,843
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$6,967M
Commute37 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$260,700
Rent$860
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$318,013
Housing Units259
Rent Burden41.3%

Health

Obesity34.6%
Uninsured14.1%
Smoking14.6%
Depression25.3%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
AQI42 (Good)
Sunny Days323/yr
Elevation420 ft (128 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.2%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 36%
Commute37 min
Broadband89.8%
Libraries4

Is Oak Grove a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Oak Grove receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate, long commute times. Oak Grove stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Oak Grove is $109,107, which is significantly higher than the national average — 45% above $75,149. This places Oak Grove among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Oak Grove is $260,700, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $860 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.

Education

15.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Oak Grove enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. With 323 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Oak Grove has a population of 671 with a density of 336 people per square mile. The median age is 39.0 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (60.2%), with 2.4% Hispanic.

Population

671
Total Population
336
People / sq mi
39.0yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
2.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.9%
Female 46.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Oak Grove vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only69.7%
11% below US avg
Spanish30.3%
126% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Oak Grove vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Oak Grove is $109,107, which is 45% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes.

Income: Oak Grove vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$109,107
45% above US avg
Per Capita Income$43,843
Avg Weekly Wage$1,076
IRS Avg AGI$72,125

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.0%
52% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,668
County GDP$6,967M

Business (County)

Restaurants225
Healthcare205
Retail327
Manufacturing109

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,453
113% above US avg
Cost of Living97.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.86%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time37.3 min
Drive Alone76.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Oak Grove is $260,700, 8% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $860 (26% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $318,013.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$260,700
8% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$318,013

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$860
26% below US avg
Rent Burden41.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$887
1 Bedroom$935
2 Bedrooms$1,149
3 Bedrooms$1,497
4 Bedrooms$1,733

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.9%
Housing Units259
Median Year Built1975

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,453
113% above US avg
Effective Rate2.86%
In Oak Grove, 34.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 14.1% of residents lack health insurance. 14.6% are current smokers. 25.3% report depression. 24.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Oak Grove vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.6%
8% above US avg
Diabetes9.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure30.4%
Asthma10.7%
COPD6.3%
Cancer6.9%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.6%
4% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.8%
Physical Inactivity24.9%
Depression25.3%
Mental Distress19.3%
Physical Distress13.2%
Short Sleep38.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.0%
Uninsured14.1%
64% above US avg
Checkup Rate72.1%
Dental Visits58.7%
Premature Death8,809/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access67.1%
Healthcare Facilities205
Oak Grove has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area enjoys 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average64.7°F
20% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation420 ft (128 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density336/sq mi
Coordinates32.5332°N, 96.3186°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS48257
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 15.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 27.9-point margin. 89.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 63.5%
D 35.7%

Winner: Republican by 27.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.2%
55% below US avg
High School+89.0%
Graduate Degree+7.2%
School Test Score5.10
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density336/sq mi
Total Area2.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access89.8%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities205
Restaurants225
Retail Stores327

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)21
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute37.3 min
Drive Alone76.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.8%

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