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Oak Grove, Alabama

town · Hale County (primary) , Autauga County, Chilton County, DeKalb County, Franklin County, Geneva County, Jefferson County, Lawrence County, Limestone County, Madison County, Marshall County, Mobile County, Talladega County, Tuscaloosa County

At a glance

856
Population
$165,900
Median home value (all homes)
45% below U.S. median
$152,697
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$900/mo
Median rent
33% below U.S. median
$47,857
Median household income
39% below U.S. median
18 min
Average commute
91.3%
Homes with broadband
5.54%
Locations with fiber available
4.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 92 — 8% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing28% below
Goods & services3% below
Utilities22% above
Taxes19% above
Insurance7% below
Commute cost40% below
For business: Alabama is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college20 mi
Nearest community college28 mi
Nearest technical college32 mi
High school graduates83%
College graduates12.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce
The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce's Economic Development Department serves as a catalyst for economic development in Huntsville and Madison County, providing resources, connections, and support to startups, growing companies, and established industries.
county Franklin County Development Authority
Franklin County Development Authority is an Alabama economic development agency serving Franklin County, offering business assistance, incentives, workforce statistics, and information on available sites and buildings.
county Jefferson County Eco & Industrial Dev
Jefferson County EIDA provides an inventory of commercial sites for new and expanding businesses in Jefferson County, Alabama. It describes itself as a one-stop shop for business assistance, offering information on available properties, utilities, soil studies, and ready-to-go locations.
county Limestone County Economic Development Association
LCEDA's mission is to create jobs in Limestone County, Alabama by recruiting new business and industry and by fostering the expansion of existing industries. The organization seeks to attract and grow business in Limestone County.
county Marshall County Economic Development Council
A nonprofit economic development council serving Marshall County, Alabama. It fosters sustainable economic growth, attracts businesses, and builds lasting relationships for a prosperous community.
county Talladega County Eco Dev Authority
Talladega County Economic Development Authority is the local economic development organization for Talladega County, Alabama, focused on promoting property/site availability, workforce development, and transportation connectivity to support business growth.
county Tuscaloosa Co. Industrial Dev
Tuscaloosa County Economic Development Authority (TCEDA) is Tuscaloosa County’s engine for job creation and growth. It is the leading agency for business recruitment, expansion, and retention, providing site selection, building and facility assistance, workforce development and training resources, customized visit programs for your company, introductions to local decision makers, and statutory tax abatements and Industrial Revenue Bonds for qualifying projects.
region North Alabama Industrial Development Association
NAIDA is a regional economic development organization dedicated to supporting companies and site location consultants in identifying optimal locations within North Alabama’s dynamic and business-ready communities. The site serves as a comprehensive resource for site selection across 13 counties with a searchable database, county profiles, and industry insights.
region Southeast Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission
SEARP&DC is a regional planning and development agency serving Barbour, Coffee, Covington, Dale, Geneva, Henry, and Houston counties in Southeast Alabama. It provides strategic planning, economic growth programs, and community-focused solutions, and operates Head Start, Senior Employment, and Wiregrass Transit.
state Alabama Association of Reg Councils
A public nonprofit organization representing municipalities and counties in Alabama through the membership of the 12 regional councils, promoting regional planning and economic development, coordinating statewide planning and economic development initiatives and hosting an annual training conference.
state Alabama Development Office
The Alabama Department of Commerce’s Made in Alabama initiative promotes investment and business growth in the state, offering resources, incentives, and project assistance while coordinating workforce development and global business efforts.
state Eco Dev Partnership of Alabama
EDPA is a private, non-profit organization that supports Alabama’s economic development efforts focusing on business attraction and expansion, innovation and entrepreneurship, talent attraction and retention, business intelligence and research, and policy.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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