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City of Oak Grove, Missouri

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About homes in Oak Grove

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Oak Grove in Jackson County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1987Median year built1U.S. 1980
43%Built before 1980112% built since 2010
1989Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1982
71%Detached single-family14% in 5+ unit buildings
60%Owner-occupied168% statewide
$216kMedian home value1Missouri median $230k

The median home in the city of Oak Grove was built in 1987, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Missouri median of 1978. That is newer than the Jackson County median of 1970.1 Oak Grove's housing is newer than the national mix: 43% of units predate 1980 against 50% nationally, and 12% date from 2010 or later. The largest single share, 32%, dates from 1960-1979. That makes it an older stock than Jackson County as a whole (64% built before 1980).1 On houses from the 1960s and 1970s, the routine checks are aluminum branch wiring, galvanized supply lines and original single-pane windows. Owner-occupied homes in Oak Grove are newer than rentals: a median build year of 1989 against 1982.1 With owner-occupied homes skewing newer, many requests are first-time replacements of original builder-grade components.

Housing in Oak Grove is mostly detached single-family: 71% of units, with 4% in buildings of five or more units.1 A mostly detached stock means the full range of exterior work applies: roofs, garage doors, chimneys and backyard units. 60% of occupied homes in Oak Grove are owner-occupied, below the Missouri share of 68%.1 The median owner-occupied home in Oak Grove is valued at $215,500 (ACS), below the Missouri median of $230,300. Within Jackson County the median is $230,500, so Oak Grove sits below it.1 With values below the state median, phased scopes - the essential work first - are a common way to keep a project sensible.

The Lees Summit Muni Ap station averages 96 nights a year at or below 32°F and 36 at or below 20°F.2,3 A real freeze season means masonry, roofing and exterior sealing are specified for freeze-thaw cycles. Summers bring about 38 days a year at or above 90°F.2,3 Annual precipitation is about 38 inches, with 11 days a year bringing an inch or more.2,3

Heating dominates the year: about 4,786 heating degree days against 1,446 cooling degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a heating-led climate, insulation and air sealing carry most of the energy-code weight for any work that opens the envelope. Oak Grove sits in IECC climate zone 4A (Mixed-Humid).4 Building permits in Oak Grove are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of Oak Grove housing units by year built
Before 19403.8%
1940-19596.6%
1960-197932.3%
1980-199925.6%
2000-200919.9%
2010 or later11.8%
Sources and notes (6)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  5. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  6. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  7. Climate figures are for NOAA station Lees Summit Muni Ap, 13.5 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in Oak Grove, MO?

Most home remodeling projects in Oak Grove, MO land between $14,750 and $77,900, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Oak Grove?

The median home in the city of Oak Grove was built in 1987, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Missouri median of 1978. That is newer than the Jackson County median of 1970. Oak Grove's housing is newer than the national mix: 43% of units predate 1980 against 50% nationally, and 12% date from 2010 or later. The largest single share, 32%, dates from 1960-1979. That makes it an older stock than Jackson County as a whole (64% built before 1980). Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Oak Grove climate like for exterior work?

The Lees Summit Muni Ap station averages 96 nights a year at or below 32°F and 36 at or below 20°F. Summers bring about 38 days a year at or above 90°F. Annual precipitation is about 38 inches, with 11 days a year bringing an inch or more. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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