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Grove, OK


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Grove, Oklahoma

Grove, Oklahoma, in Delaware county, is 50 miles NW of Fayetteville, Arkansas (center to center) and 74 miles NE of Tulsa, Oklahoma. About 5,131 people people live in Grove.

The People and Families of Grove

In Grove, about 60% of adults are married.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in Grove. Its large mature (over 65) population grounds the city nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Grove had a median family income of $38,347. It turns out that people in Grove tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($975) in Grove than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Grove Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Grove, about 68% are lived in by their owners, not renters. It's not uncommon for visitors to rent vacation houses in the city. Notably, housing in Grove tends to be newer than in most cities. The average property tax bill in the city is higher than that of most other communities in Oklahoma.

Commuting

In Grove, 93% of commuters drive to work. Grove is designed with driving in mind. It's not a great city for public transportation.

Of Note

High Points

Grove strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oklahoma):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Grove Affordability of Rents
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 13%Grove Well-Paid Single Women
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 16%Grove Low Violent Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 17%Grove College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Grove, OK

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women39
Well-Paid Single Men27
Racial Diversity24
Children Under 5 Years Old21
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults59
People Above Poverty37
People in Middle Class or Better38
Median Family Income38

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Working at Home89
Walking and Biking to Work35
Public Transportation Use15

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Rents95
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Property Taxes81
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals59

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime89
Low Property Crime32

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