Why visit Oak Grove
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 8 parks and trails, 15 places to eat and 5 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Frick Park Concession Stand.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 18°F.
Weather in Oak Grove
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Oak Grove
Oak Grove is a city in Jackson and Lafayette counties in the U.S. state of Missouri. The population was 8,157 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Oak Grove, Jackson County, Missouri (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Frick Park Concession Stand
Park · 0.7 mi
801 Southwest 12th Street, Oak Grove
"Irregular; Open for selected events"
Oak Grove Aquatic Center
Sports field and stadium · 1.6 mi
1300 Southeast 30th Street, Oak Grove
Restaurants and cafes15
El Maguey Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.7 mi
1908 South Broadway Street
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
Ground Roots Coffee
Restaurant · Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Donut, Craft Beer
507 South Broadway Street, Oak Grove
Mo-We 06:30-17:00; Th-Sa 06:30-20:00; Su closed
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.4 mi
109 Southeast 4th Street, Oak Grove
Su-Th 10:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-23:00
Scooter's Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.4 mi
204 South Broadway Street, Oak Grove
Sonic
Fast food · Burger
1305 South Broadway Street, Oak Grove
Mo-Th 07:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-00:00; Su 08:00-23:00
3 more on the map.
Where to stay5
Holiday Inn Express;Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Motel and hotel · 0.5 mi
304 Southeast 4th Street, Oak Grove
Oak Grove Inn
Motel and hotel · 0.8 mi
101 Northwest Locust Street, Oak Grove
Kansas City East KOA Kampground
Campground · 0.8 mi
303 Northeast 3rd Street, Oak Grove
History
A post office called Oak Grove has been in operation since 1840, however the town was originally called Lickskillet. The city was not platted until 1878. It was named for a grove of oak trees near the original town site.
From the History section of Oak Grove, Jackson County, Missouri on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship16
Saint Jude the Apostle Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.8 mi
2001 South Broadway Street, Oak Grove
Cross Creek Baptist MIssion
Church · 1.2 mi
1050 Southwest 15th Street, Oak Grove
Grace Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.5 mi
600 Southwest Maple Lane, Oak Grove
Grace United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 0.5 mi
1501 Southeast Harding Street, Oak Grove
Oak Grove Christian Church
Place of worship · 1.0 mi
118 Southwest 22nd Street, Oak Grove
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist
908 South Broadway Street, Oak Grove
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 0.4 mi
600 Southeast 12th Street, Oak Grove
Church of Jesus Christ Oak Grove
Church · 1.5 mi
1203 North Broadway Street, Oak Grove
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries13
Mid-Continent Public Library - Oak Grove Branch
Library · 1.1 mi
2320 South Broadway Street, Oak Grove
Grain Valley Early Childhd Ctr
School · 5.4 mi
31604 E Pink Hill Road, Grain Valley
Grain Valley North Middle Schl
School · 5.4 mi
31608 E Pink Hill Road, Grain Valley
Healthcare2
Map of Oak Grove
68 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 18°F | 1.4 in | 3.8 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 22°F | 1.8 in | 2.9 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 32°F | 2.9 in | 1.1 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 42°F | 4.4 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 74°F | 53°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 63°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 67°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 65°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 56°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 44°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 33°F | 2.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 23°F | 1.9 in | 3.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Elm (11 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Jackson County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-07-09: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2015-08-07: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2011-06-30: Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-02-03: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 26 miles away.
- Grain Valley 5 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Blue Springs 7 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Buckner 9 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Lake Lotawana 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
- Lone Jack 10 mi south, about 16 min by car
- Independence 13 mi northwest, about 21 min by car
- Lee's Summit 15 mi southwest, about 24 min by car
- Greenwood 16 mi southwest, about 26 min by car
- Raytown 18 mi west, about 29 min by car
- Lexington 18 mi northeast, about 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
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