What are the schools like in Grove, OK?

Grove is served primarily by GROVE. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.3:1.

What is the median household income in Grove?

The median household income in Grove, OK is $56,469 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.4%.

What is the weather like in Grove, OK?

Grove has an average high temperature of 48.9°F in January and 91.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 9.4 inches.

Grove, OK Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Grove, OK affordable or expensive?

Grove's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Grove is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $217,300 and the median rent is $841 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Grove, OK?

Grove has a violent crime rate of 296.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3036.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Grove, OK a Good Place to Live?

Grove is a small town of 7,012 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $56,469 and a 1.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Grove stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Grove is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All 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: 93.0

Grove's overall cost of living index is 93.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Grove costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Grove, OK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$217,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$841	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	63.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$56,469	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Grove's violent crime rate is 296.9 per 100,000 residents — 22% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

296.9 /100k

Property Crime

3036.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Grove is served primarily by GROVE. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Grove, OK	National Avg
School District	GROVE	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	28.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Grove sees average highs of 48.9°F in January and 91.3°F in July, with 49.3 inches of annual precipitation and 9.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Grove, OK
Average High — January	48.9°F
Average High — July	91.3°F
Annual Precipitation	49.3"
Annual Snowfall	9.4"

Demographics

Metric	Grove, OK	National Avg
Population	7,012	—
Median Age	46.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	74.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	20.8%	22.2%
65 and over	24.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Butler, OK 4 mi Dennis, OK 6 mi Copeland, OK 6 mi Zena, OK 6 mi White Water, OK 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Grove

Grove, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code:

74344

Grove vs Other Cities

Grove, OK vs Butler, OK Grove, OK vs Dennis, OK Grove, OK vs Copeland, OK Grove, OK vs Zena, OK Grove, OK vs White Water, OK

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grove, OK affordable or expensive?

Grove's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Grove roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $217,300 and median rent is $841/month.

What is the crime rate in Grove, OK?

Grove's violent crime rate is 296.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3036.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Grove?

Public schools in Grove are operated by GROVE. The district has 1 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. 28.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Grove, OK a good place to live?

Grove, OK has a population of 7,012, a median household income of $56,469, and an unemployment rate of 1.4%. 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.

What is the weather like in Grove?

Grove averages 48.9°F in January and 91.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.3 inches with about 9.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Grove?

Grove, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 74344.

What is the population of Grove?

The population of Grove, Oklahoma is 7,012 with a median age of 46.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Grove?

Key numbers for living in Grove: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $217,300, median household income $56,469, crime index 105 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Grove side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.