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Oak Grove, Missouri, in Jackson county, is 16 miles E of Independence, Missouri (center to center) and 25 miles E of Kansas City, Missouri. The city is part of the Kansas City metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 5,535 people people live in Oak Grove.
In Oak Grove, about 60% of adults are married. Oak Grove has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone. The people of the city spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.
In 2000, Oak Grove had a median family income of $49,136. As it happens, more people than usual in Oak Grove are able to work from their homes.
In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($4,250) in Oak Grove than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.
Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Oak Grove, about 68% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the city tends to be newer than in most cities. The average property tax bill in Oak Grove is higher than that of most other communities in Missouri.
In Oak Grove, 92% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Oak Grove to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):
Ratings range from
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