How many renters in Oak Grove, MO pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
40.7% (±13.1 points) of renting households in Oak Grove, MO spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
25.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 40.7% (±13.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 25.1% (±9.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.2% (±3.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Oak Grove
| Share of income spent on rent | Oak Grove | Jackson County | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.1% (±6.7 points) | 11.5% | 15.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.8% (±6.3 points) | 12.4% | 14.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.7% (±8.4 points) | 13.1% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 16.8% (±6.8 points) | 12.3% | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 15.6% (±9.5 points) | 9.5% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 25.1% (±9.0 points) | 41.1% | 36.6% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Oak Grove against Jackson County, its state and the nation
| Oak Grove | Jackson County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 40.7% (±13.1 points) | 50.6% (±1.6 points) | 45.6% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 25.1% (±9.0 points) | 41.1% (±1.4 points) | 36.6% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.2% (±3.0 points) | 30.3% (±0.8 points) | 28.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $51,136 (±$9,446) | $45,021 (±$1,309) | $43,288 (±$509) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,044 (±$86) | $1,197 (±$12) | $1,033 (±$6) | $1,413 |
In Oak Grove, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Jackson County (50.6%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (45.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Jackson County, Oak Grove ranks 7 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 491 of 1,105.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Oak Grove
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove | — | 40.7% (±13.1 points) | — |
| Bates City | 3.5 mi | 62.6% (±44.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grain Valley | 4.8 mi | 37.8% (±12.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Blue Springs | 7.5 mi | 38.2% (±6.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Napoleon | 8.7 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Odessa | 8.7 mi | 27.9% (±16.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Levasy | 8.9 mi | 0.0% (±137.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Buckner | 9.4 mi | 47.3% (±14.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Lafayette | 9.5 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Jackson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Independence | 53.2% (±4.7 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Grandview | 52.8% (±8.1 points) |
| 2 (tie) | Lee's Summit | 52.8% (±6.1 points) |
| 4 | Kansas City | 50.0% (±1.9 points) |
| 5 | Buckner | 47.3% (±14.9 points) |
| 6 | Raytown | 46.7% (±9.9 points) |
| 7 | Oak Grove | 40.7% (±13.1 points) |
| 8 | Blue Springs | 38.2% (±6.2 points) |
| 9 | Grain Valley | 37.8% (±12.1 points) |
| 10 | Lake Tapawingo | 37.5% (±110.6 points) |
| 11 | Blue Summit | 36.0% (±50.3 points) |
| 12 | Unity Village | 30.3% (±22.4 points) |
| 13 | Sugar Creek | 25.8% (±18.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 19 places in Jackson County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Oak Grove
Are renters in Oak Grove rent-burdened?
40.7% of renting households in Oak Grove pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Oak Grove spend on rent?
The median renting household in Oak Grove, MO spends 27.2% (±3.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oak Grove city, Missouri
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oak Grove city, Missouri
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oak Grove city, Missouri
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Oak Grove city, Missouri (place:53624, in state:29).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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