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Oak Grove Village, MO

Missouri

Oak Grove Village is a small town in Missouri with a population of 358. Residents earn $46,250 per year, which is 38% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
358 Population 568/sq mi density
$46,250 Median Income $22,911 per capita
$143,800 Home Value
$850 Median Rent 27.2% income on rent
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$46,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$143,800 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $46,250
38% lower than US avg
Home Value $143,800
49% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.7%
83% lower than US avg
Median Rent $850
27% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 41.7%
30% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 19.7%
59% higher than US avg

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

People

Population358
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density568/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 70%
Veterans8.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$46,250
Per Capita$22,911
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty19.7%
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$143,800
Rent$850
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units169
Rent Burden27.2%

Health

Obesity41.7%
Uninsured9.9%
Smoking19.6%
Depression28.4%
Heart Disease6.2%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation958 ft (292 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.7%
High School+66.0%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute27 min
Broadband77.0%

Is Oak Grove Village a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Oak Grove Village receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Oak Grove Village offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Oak Grove Village is $46,250, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 19.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Oak Grove Village is $143,800, 49% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

5.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 66.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 297 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Oak Grove Village has a population of 358 with a density of 568 people per square mile. The median age is 42.1 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (69.8%).

Population

358
Total Population
568
People / sq mi
42.1yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.4%
Female 43.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Oak Grove Village vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.1%
19% above US avg
Spanish6.9%
49% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Oak Grove Village vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Oak Grove Village is $46,250, which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Oak Grove Village vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$46,250
38% below US avg
Per Capita Income$22,911

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate19.7%
59% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.6 min
Drive Alone64.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Oak Grove Village is $143,800, 49% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $850 (27% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$143,800
49% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$850
27% below US avg
Rent Burden27.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied61.1%
Housing Units169
Median Year Built1982

Property Tax

In Oak Grove Village, 41.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.9% of residents lack health insurance. 19.6% are current smokers. 28.4% report depression. 31.9% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.7%
30% above US avg
Diabetes11.1%
Heart Disease6.2%
High Blood Pressure33.8%
Asthma11.3%
COPD8.5%
Cancer7.3%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking19.6%
40% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.5%
Physical Inactivity31.9%
Depression28.4%
Mental Distress20.4%
Physical Distress15.4%
Short Sleep36.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate74.8%
Uninsured9.9%
15% above US avg
Checkup Rate76.1%
Dental Visits57.7%

Food & Exercise

5.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 77.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.7%
83% below US avg
High School+66.0%
Graduate Degree+2.7%
School Test Score5.51
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density568/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access77.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.6 min
Drive Alone64.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.8%

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