Oak Grove, AL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
905 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
76.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,191 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
19.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$124,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$378 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$668 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
70.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Talladega County
5
Talladega-Sylacauga Urban Area
5
Alabama
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Talladega County
6
Talladega-Sylacauga Urban Area
6
Alabama
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 43
Feb 6 0 46
Mar 5 0 55
Apr 4 0 62
May 4 0 69
Jun 5 0 76
Jul 5 0 80
Aug 4 0 79
Sep 4 0 73
Oct 3 0 63
Nov 5 0 53
Dec 5 0 45

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 61% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 65%
Hillary Clinton 33%
Other 2%

Schools

BB Comer Memorial Elementary School
3 miles, SE 1.9 star
BB Comer Memorial High School
3 miles, SE 1.9 star
Pinecrest Elementary School
3 miles, S 2.8 star
Sylacauga High School
3 miles, SE 4.1 star

Colleges

Talladega College
20 miles, NE 1 star
Central Alabama Community College
28 miles, SE 1.4 star
Strayer University-Alabama
29 miles, NW 2.3 star

Hospitals

Coosa Valley Medical Center
3 miles, SE 2.3 star
Citizens Baptist Medical Center
21 miles, NE 3.2 star
Russell Medical Center
26 miles, SE 3.2 star
Clay County Hospital
28 miles, E 4.1 star

Airports

Columbus Airport
92 miles, SE 1 star