Oak Grove, MS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
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
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
2,200 332.4M (US)
Median Age
26.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
75.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
66.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$105,069 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
97.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
20.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$239,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$603 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,073 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lamar County
2
Hattiesburg Metro Area
2
Mississippi
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Lamar County
4
Hattiesburg Metro Area
4
Mississippi
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 6 0 48
Feb 6 0 51
Mar 6 0 58
Apr 5 0 65
May 5 0 73
Jun 5 0 79
Jul 6 0 81
Aug 5 0 81
Sep 4 0 76
Oct 4 0 66
Nov 5 0 57
Dec 5 0 50

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 58% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, MS State Senate District 44, MS State House District 101, MS
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Schools

Oak Grove Middle School
<1 miles, W • 3.2 star
Oak Grove Primary
<1 miles, NW
Oak Grove High School
1 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Colleges

University of Southern Mississippi
6 miles, E • 1.9 star
The Academy of Hair Design Six
6 miles, E • 1 star
Antonelli College-Hattiesburg
6 miles, E • 1 star
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Hospitals

Merit Health Wesley
4 miles, E • 2.3 star
Forrest General Hospital
6 miles, E • 1.4 star
Marion General Hospital
23 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Airports

Mobile Regional Airport
81 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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