OakGrove.info

Web-based Resource about Oak Grove, Minnesota

Oak Grove, Minnesota is a very rapidly growing town with an estimated 2004 population of over 7,600. Minnesota, known as the "Land of 10,000 Lakes" and whose motto encourages all to "Explore Minnesota," has a population of over 4,900,000. Regional resources include Minneapolis and St. Paul that are not too far away from Oak Grove. Based on the most recent census information, Oak Grove has a very highly educated population with over 90% being high school graduates and over 15% having bachelor degrees. People living in Oak Grove have access to several good schools and colleges in the area. The Augsburg College, Bethel College, Anoka-Ramsey Community College, Hennepin Technical College, Minneapolis Community and Technical College, North Hennepin Community College, and University of Minnesota are among the local and nearby colleges. The Camden News, The Business Journal, Star Tribune, The Community Reporter, Pioneer Press and St Paul Legal Ledger will provide you with information on news and events concerning Oak Grove, such as Oak Grove Apartments, Oak Grove Campgrounds, Oak Grove Florists and Oak Grove Theater. Area residents also enjoy participating in sports and following games of the Augsburg College Auggies, North Central Bible College Flames, University of Minnesota Golden Gophers, Bethel College Royals, College of St. Catherine Wildcats, Concordia University Golden Bears, Hamline University Pipers, Macalester College Scots, Northwestern College Eagles, University of St. Thomas Tommies, Minnesota Timberwolves, Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Wild. The population of Oak Grove, of relatively average age, has access to several hospitals in the region. These include Cambridge Medical Center and Mercy Hospital. Oak Grove residents and visitors alike find many commercial and recreational activities and resources of interest in the Oak Grove area among Oak Grove Golf, Oak Grove Real Estate and Oak Grove Restaurants. Based on census information, the 2000 median household income in Oak Grove was over $70,000. This is higher than the national average income, but Oak Grove housing costs in 2000 were higher than average as well, with the median house value in 2000 in Oak Grove being over $150,000. The top sectors for employment in Oak Grove, Minnesota are Manufacturing health and social services, construction, retail trade. OakGrove.info is a development-stage website concerning Oak Grove, Minnesota that will be continuously improved during the coming years, including Oak Grove Resorts, Oak Grove Golf Club, Oak Grove Golf Courses and Oak Grove Hotels.