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Oak Grove, LA
Town in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana.
Population
1,264
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
735
ZIP codes
0
Oak Grove and its ZIP codes
Oak Grove at a glance
- Oak Grove is about 6.9 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $51,136 a year, 16% less than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $87,500 (60% below Louisiana) and median rent is $679 a month.
Local data for Oak Grove, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Oak Grove, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,136
Poverty rate
16.8%
Median home value
$87,500
Median rent
$679/mo
Homeownership
62.9%
Bachelor's or higher
22.4%
Median age
49.9
Average commute
19.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (310), Mexican Americans (43), German Americans (25).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for West Carroll Parish. PPP loans are for Oak Grove.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,680
2,011 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,350
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$79.94M
FY 2026, $8,199 per person
How people get to work
Oak Grove, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.9%
- Carpooled6.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.1%
Average one-way commute: 19.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Oak Grove, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
296
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
83
1.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 36°F
58.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Oak Grove, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.8%
U.S. 33.3% +7.5 pts
Diabetes
17.6%
U.S. 12.1% +5.5 pts
Smoking
18.8%
U.S. 12.8% +6.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.9%
U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts
Cities near Oak Grove
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ForestVillage | 5.1 mi | 1.7 |
| PioneerVillage | 9 mi | 1.1 |
| KilbourneVillage | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| Lake ProvidenceTown | 13 mi | 3.6 |
| BonitaVillage | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| Wilmot, ARCity | 17 mi | 1.8 |
| EppsVillage | 19 mi | 1 |
| Eudora, ARCity | 19 mi | 3.1 |
| Mayersville, MSTown | 20 mi | 1.1 |
| Parkdale, ARCity | 20 mi | 1 |
| Mer RougeVillage | 24 mi | 1.2 |
| Glen Allan, MSCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 4.5 |
| Grace, MSCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 4.8 |
| Portland, ARCity | 27 mi | 1.1 |
| Cary, MSTown | 27 mi | 0.7 |
| Oak RidgeVillage | 28 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Oak Grove, LA in?
- Oak Grove is in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Oak Grove, LA?
- About 1,264 people live in Oak Grove, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Oak Grove?
- Nearby places include Forest (5.1 mi), Pioneer (9 mi), Kilbourne (10 mi), Lake Providence (13 mi), Bonita (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023