Oak Grove, KY
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Oak Grove, Kentucky Summary
Life in Oak Grove research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Oak Grove over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Oak Grove:
The population in Oak Grove is 7,699.
The median home value in Oak Grove is $116,100.
The median income in Oak Grove is $37,297.
The cost of living in Oak Grove is 89 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Oak Grove is $957.
The unemployment rate in Oak Grove is 14.6%.
The poverty rate in Oak Grove is 16.3%.
Table Of Contents
Oak Grove SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
6
Affordability
5
Diversity
9.5
Safety
4
Amenities
7
Education
6
Commute
5
Oak Grove, KY Crime Report
241
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,085.8
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
32.77%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Oak Grove / 100k People |
Kentucky / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 241 | 3,085.8 | 2,038.6 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 23 | 294.5 | 259.1 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 3 | 38.4 | 7.2 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 6 | 76.8 | 52.9 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 7 | 89.6 | 168.3 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 218 | 2,791.3 | 1,779.5 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 42 | 537.8 | 344.1 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 139 | 1,779.8 | 1,178.6 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 37 | 473.8 | 256.8 | 282.7 |
Oak Grove, KY Cost Of Living
89
Oak Grove's Overall Cost Of Living
Oak Grove's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Oak Grove | Kentucky | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 94 | 100 | |
| Services | 99 | 105 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 88 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 87 | 79 | 100 | |
| Housing | 66 | 75 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 101 | 102 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 106 | 106 | 100 | |
Oak Grove, KY Photos
Source: Flickr User isydiavibes | CC BY-SA 2.0
Rankings for Oak Grove in Kentucky
Map Of Oak Grove, KY
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Population over time in Oak Grove
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,332 | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 7,411 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 7,426 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 7,487 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 7,496 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 7,522 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 7,486 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 7,427 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 7,376 | 1.3% |
| 2012 | 7,283 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Oak Grove
| Race | Oak Grove | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 51.7% | 83.6% | 59.4% |
| African American | 25.7% | 7.9% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 3.5% | 2.6% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 17.4% | 3.9% | 18.4% |
Gender in Oak Grove
| Gender | Oak Grove | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.2% | 50.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 55.8% | 49.5% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Oak Grove for adults over 25
| Education | Oak Grove | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 42.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9.0% | 15.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Oak Grove, Kentucky
| Income | Oak Grove | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 12.0% | 7.5% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.6% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.2% | 9.7% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.6% | 9.9% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 17.9% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.9% | 17.8% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.2% | 12.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.9% | 14.1% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 0.2% | 5.2% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.5% | 4.9% | 9.5% |
