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Oak Grove, Missouri

Introduction to Oak Grove, Missouri

Oak Grove, Missouri, in Jackson county, is located 16 miles E of Independence, Missouri (center to center) and is 25 miles E of Kansas City, Missouri. The city is part of the Kansas City metropolitan statistical area (MSA). Approximately 5,535 people live in Oak Grove.

Oak Grove History

The City of Oak Grove is partly located in Jackson County and partly in Lafayette County. The Jackson County was established on December 15, 1826 and was named after Andrew Jackson, the 7th U.S President. And the Lafayette County was formed on November 16, 1820. The area was originally inhabited by the Osage Indians.

Oak Grove and nearby Attractions

  • Pleasant Hill Historical Society Museum
  • Harry S. Truman National Historic Site
  • National Frontier Trails Museum
  • Knob Noster State Park
  • Fort Osage
  • Watkins Mill State Park

Things To Do In Oak Grove

One can visit the Jesse James Bank Museum, Truman Library and Museum, Missouri Town 1855, and Harry S. Truman National Historic Site while in Oak Grove. The city includes a number of parks and playgrounds such as the Webb Park, Skate Park, and Frick Park. The Caraway Lake provides facilities for fishing and is stocked with several types of game fish like catfish, crappie, and bass. At the Civic Center, one can also purchase tickets to Oceans of Fun, Six Flags - St. Louis, Worlds of Fun, and Silver Dollar City.

Oak Grove Transportation

International flights can be availed from Kansas City International Airport.

Oak Grove Higher Education

Metropolitan Community College, Devry Institute of Technology, University of Missouri - Kansas City are the centers of higher education.

Comparative Profile of Oak Grove, MO

Comparing Oak Grove to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Male Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Men47
Female Share of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Women47
Senior Citizens32
Age of the Population21
Racial Diversity25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income68
People in Middle Class or Better58
People Above Poverty57
College Educated Adults24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Public Transportation Use58
Short Commute Times32
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built99
Affordability of Property Taxes72
Affordability of Rents62
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
People Living Alone31
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12
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Historic Oak Grove

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Curve to be straightened (near Oak Grove) between 1900 and 1905

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