Oak Grove is a small town of 8,304 in Missouri, with a median household income of $71,006
and a 5.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Oak Grove stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Oak Grove is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Oak Grove city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 93.3
Oak Grove's overall cost of living index is 93.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Oak Grove costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Oak Grove, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$174,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$964
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
65.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$71,006
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Oak Grove's violent crime rate is 65.5 per 100,000 residents
— 83% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
65.5 /100k
Property Crime
1354.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Oak Grove is served primarily by OAK GROVE R-VI.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Oak Grove, MO
National Avg
School District
OAK GROVE R-VI
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Oak Grove sees average highs of 38.1°F in January
and 87.7°F in July,
with 43.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 11.9 inches of snow per year.
Oak Grove's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Oak Grove roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $174,900 and median rent is $964/month.
Oak Grove's violent crime rate is 65.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1354.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Oak Grove are operated by OAK GROVE R-VI.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1. 14.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Oak Grove, MO has a population of 8,304, a median household income of $71,006, and an unemployment rate of 5.3%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Oak Grove averages 38.1°F in January and 87.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.5 inches
with about 11.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Oak Grove, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 64075.
The population of Oak Grove, Missouri is 8,304 with a median age of 34.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Oak Grove: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $174,900, median household income $71,006, crime index 36 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Oak Grove side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.