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Oak Grove, KY

Oak Grove, KY.

Population: 9,665 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Oak Grove, KY is $211,416 — down 1.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $239,500 after a median 99 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,189/month. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with ice storm, tornado, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$211,416

Typical home value

-1.1%

1-year change

99

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$211,416
1-year appreciation
-1.1%
3-year appreciation
+13.0%
5-year appreciation
+47.7%
10-year appreciation
+120.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2025)
$214,175
House Price Index (state)
413.6 (+4.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$239,500
Median list price
$214,400
Median price per sqft
$186
1-year sale-price change
+12.7%
Median days on market
99 days
Homes sold (recent period)
61
For-sale inventory
68
Sale-to-list ratio
98.7%
Active listings
87
1-year forecast
-0.1%
New listings (monthly)
24

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,189/mo
1-year rent change
+4.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,061/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,068/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,307/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,786/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,185/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, tornado, drought, earthquake, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
10
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 20% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
59.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
59.0°F
Average high
70.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
53.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
266
Days with Moderate air quality
98
Highest AQI recorded (year)
87

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,943
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,365

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Fort Donelson National Battlefield (29 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Campbell Army Airfield (Fort Campbell) (HOP) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Campbell Army Airfield (Fort Campbell) (HOP) (2 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
22
Hospitals include
OWENSBORO HEALTH MUHLENBERG COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, Blanchfield ACH (FT Campbell), JENNIE STUART MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-335 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1998
Housing built before 1970
7.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
45.0%
Median annual property tax
$988
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
62.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
25,156
Average weekly wage
$1,058
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
175

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Oak GroveState medianUS median
Typical home value$211,416$169,240$288,527
Median sale price$239,500$234,500$325,000
Median days on market99 days57 days51 days
Typical rent$1,189/mo$1,376/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$988$921$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Oak Grove, KY?
$211,416.
What is the median sale price in Oak Grove, KY?
$239,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Oak Grove, KY?
Median days on market: 99 days.
What is typical rent in Oak Grove, KY?
Typical rent: $1,189/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Oak Grove, KY?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, tornado, drought, earthquake, inland flooding.
Is Oak Grove, KY in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Oak Grove, KY. 10 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Oak Grove, KY?
Risk to homes is higher than 20% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Oak Grove, KY?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Oak Grove, KY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Oak Grove, KY walkable?
Walkability index: 7.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Oak Grove, KY?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Oak Grove, KY?
Regional Price Parity: 90.2 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Oak Grove

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