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Oak Grove, Georgia

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Population in July 2007: 2,522.
Males: 1,260  (50.0%)
Females: 1,262  (50.0%)
Median resident age:

34.9 years
Georgia median age:

33.4 years

Zip code: 31822

Estimated median household income in 2022: $69,596 (it was $42,569 in 2000)
Oak Grove:

$69,596
GA:

$72,837

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $34,883 (it was $18,291 in 2000)

Oak Grove CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $243,016 (it was $86,700 in 2000)
Oak Grove:

$243,016
GA:

$297,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $267,881; detached houses: $276,654; townhouses or other attached units: $490,314; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $613,810; mobile homes: $70,672
March 2022 cost of living index in Oak Grove: 86.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Oak Grove, GA (2000)
    • 2,08388.9%White alone
    • 2199.3%Black alone
    • 200.9%Hispanic
    • 160.7%Two or more races
    • 30.1%Other race alone
    • 10.04%American Indian alone
    • 10.04%Asian alone

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Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 60.1 square miles.

Population density: 42 people per square mile   (very low).

Oak Grove, Georgia map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Oak Grove CCD:

0.7% ($581)
Georgia:

0.9% ($919)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Columbus, GA (29.9 miles , pop. 185,781).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Atlanta, GA (65.0 miles , pop. 416,474).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (635.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Pine Mountain, GA (2.3 miles ),
LaGrange, GA (3.3 miles ),
Hamilton, GA (3.3 miles ),
Warm Springs, GA (3.7 miles ),
Greenville, GA (3.7 miles ),
Shiloh, GA (3.8 miles ),
West Point, GA (3.9 miles ),
Hillcrest, GA (4.0 miles )

Latitude: 32.92 N, Longitude: 84.91 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 706

Distribution of median household income in Oak Grove, GA in 2022
Oak Grove satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.5%
Georgia:

2.9%
Most common industries in Oak Grove, GA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (13.1%)
  • Educational services (9.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.0%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (8.9%)
  • Health care (7.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.9%)
  • Public administration (4.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (20.8%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (9.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.2%)
  • Public administration (4.6%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (3.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (19.1%)
  • Health care (14.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (13.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.9%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (8.2%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (4.0%)
  • Public administration (3.6%)
Most common occupations in Oak Grove, GA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.1%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (3.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.9%)
  • Top executives (3.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (8.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.9%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.5%)
  • Top executives (5.2%)
  • Construction laborers (4.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (9.8%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (9.8%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (8.4%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (7.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (4.7%)

Average climate in Oak Grove, Georgia

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Oak Grove-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Georgia state average. It is 45% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/19/1970, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 17.9 miles away from the Oak Grove place center killed 2 people and injured 14 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 12/5/1954, a category F3 tornado 18.4 miles away from the place center injured 7 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Oak Grove-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Georgia state average. It is 45% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 116.3 miles away from Oak Grove center
On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 154.6 miles away from Oak Grove center
On 1/18/1999 at 07:00:53, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 139.7 miles away from the city center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 12.3 mi) earthquake occurred 116.3 miles away from the city center
On 10/24/1997 at 08:35:17, a magnitude 4.9 (4.8 MB, 4.2 MS, 4.9 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 186.1 miles away from the city center
On 11/30/1973 at 07:48:41, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, 4.6 ML) earthquake occurred 206.3 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Troup County (8) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 3, Hurricanes: 2, Storms: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Oak Grove:

  • WEST GEORGIA DIALYSIS - LAGRANGE (Dialysis Facility, about 10 miles away; LAGRANGE, GA)
  • WEST GEORGIA HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; LAGRANGE, GA)
  • NEGRO OLD FOLKS HOME INC (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; LAGRANGE, GA)
  • ROYAL ELAINE ICF (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; LAGRANGE, GA)
  • TWIN FOUNTAINS HOME (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; LAGRANGE, GA)
  • FLORENCE HAND HOME (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; LAGRANGE, GA)
  • ANGELS OF HOPE (Hospital, about 12 miles away; LAGRANGE, GA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Oak Grove:

  • Columbus Technical College (about 30 miles; Columbus, GA; Full-time enrollment: 3,241)
  • Columbus State University (about 30 miles; Columbus, GA; FT enrollment: 6,876)
  • Auburn University (about 41 miles; Auburn University, AL; FT enrollment: 22,741)
  • Southern Union State Community College (about 41 miles; Wadley, AL; FT enrollment: 4,120)
  • Southern Crescent Technical College (about 43 miles; Griffin, GA; FT enrollment: 4,168)
  • Gordon State College (about 45 miles; Barnesville, GA; FT enrollment: 3,336)
  • University of West Georgia (about 47 miles; Carrollton, GA; FT enrollment: 10,358)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Troup County Fire Department Station 12 (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Oak Grove include: Oak Grove Church (A), Living Christ Church (B), Bright Star Church (C), Ebenezer Church (D), Mount Airy Church (E), Oak Grove Church (F), Flat Shoals Church (G), Salem Church (H), County Line Missionary Baptist Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Bass Cemetery (1), Bright Star Cemetery (2), Sledge Cemetery (3), Smith Cemetery (4), Carter Cemetery (5), Murphy Cemetery (6), Thompson Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: Floyd Lake (A), Livingston Lake (B), Floyd Lake (C), Hambrick Lake (D), Eagle Club Lake (E), Champion Lake (F), Edmondson Lake (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: Turkey Creek (A), Sulphur Creek (B), Ingram Creek (C), Crawford Creek (D), Polecat Creek (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Troup County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.8 people
Georgia:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

80.0%
Whole state:

68.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

7.0%
Whole state:

5.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.9% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

10.2%
Whole state:

13.0%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

3.2%
Whole state:

6.1%

For population 15 years and over in Oak Grove:

Marital status in Oak Grove, GA
  • Never married: 19.3%
  • Now married: 65.9%
  • Separated: 0.5%
  • Widowed: 5.3%
  • Divorced: 9.5%

For population 25 years and over in Oak Grove:

  • High school or higher: 80.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.3%
  • Unemployed: 3.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.5
Georgia average:

13.3

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Oak Grove, GA (based on Troup County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant25,37388
Mainline Protestant7,30842
Black Protestant2,1959
Catholic1,0641
Other3973
None30,707-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 14
Troup County:

2.21 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.91 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 11
This county:

1.74 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 51
Troup County:

8.05 / 10,000 pop.
Georgia:

5.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 51
Troup County:

8.05 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.41 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

11.8%
State:

10.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Troup County:

30.2%
Georgia:

27.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Troup County:

12.1%
Georgia:

14.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Oak Grove:

  • WGSE (720 AM; daytime; 8 kW; HOGANSVILLE, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WGST (640 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WKNG (1060 AM; daytime; 50 kW; TALLAPOOSA, GA; Owner: WKNG, INC.)
  • WGUN (1010 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: WGUN, INC.)
  • WSB (750 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WMAC (940 AM; 50 kW; MACON, GA; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WTRP (620 AM; 1 kW; LA GRANGE, GA; Owner: CASEY NETWORK, LLC)
  • WCNN (680 AM; 50 kW; NORTH ATLANTA, GA; Owner: DICKEY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMLB (1160 AM; 50 kW; EAST POINT, GA; Owner: ATLANTA AREA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WAOK (1380 AM; 50 kW; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WNSI (810 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WFTD (1080 AM; daytime; 50 kW; MARIETTA, GA; Owner: PRIETO ENTERPRISES, INC.)
  • WLAG (1240 AM; 1 kW; LA GRANGE, GA; Owner: EAGLE'S NEST, INC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Oak Grove:

  • WVFJ-FM (93.3 FM; MANCHESTER, GA; Owner: PROVIDENT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WOAK (90.9 FM; LA GRANGE, GA; Owner: OAKSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL)
  • WJSP-FM (88.1 FM; WARM SPRINGS, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WKZJ (95.7 FM; GREENVILLE, GA; Owner: DAVIS B/CASTING OF COLUMBUS, INC)
  • WMGP (98.1 FM; HOGANSVILLE, GA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • W220AN (91.9 FM; LA GRANGE, ETC., GA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • WALR-FM (104.1 FM; LA GRANGE, GA; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WCGQ (107.3 FM; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: ABG GEORGIA, LLC)
  • WYFK (89.5 FM; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WSTH-FM (106.1 FM; ALEXANDER CITY, AL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCJM-FM (100.9 FM; WEST POINT, GA; Owner: QANTUM OF AUBURN LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WMAX-FM (105.3 FM; BOWDON, GA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKEU-FM (88.9 FM; THE ROCK, GA; Owner: GEORGIA FOUNDATION OF PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WRLD-FM (95.3 FM; VALLEY, AL; Owner: ABG GEORGIA, LLC)
  • WMXA (96.7 FM; OPELIKA, AL; Owner: QANTUM OF AUBURN LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Oak Grove:

  • WJSP-TV (Channel 28; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: GEORGIA PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION)
  • WSWS-TV (Channel 66; OPELIKA, AL; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF OPELIKA)
  • WTVM (Channel 9; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • WRBL (Channel 3; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WLTZ (Channel 38; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: LEWIS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WXTX (Channel 54; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: FISHER BROADCASTING - GEORGIA, L.L.C.)
  • W04DB (Channel 4; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: VVILPTV, INC.)
  • WCGT-LP (Channel 16; COLUMBUS, GA; Owner: COLUMBUS TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WCAG-LP (Channel 33; LA GRANGE, GA; Owner: GEORGIA-ALABAMA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • W55CR (Channel 55; ATLANTA, GA; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 40 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Oak Grove)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Oak Grove, GA
  • 48.8%Electricity
  • 43.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 4.7%Wood
  • 2.1%Utility gas
  • 1.0%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Oak Grove, GA
  • 58.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 41.5%Electricity


Oak Grove compared to Georgia state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
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