Oak Grove

About

Oak Grove was founded in 1828 and was primarily a farming community. Now it sits directly across the highway from Fort Campbell and is a popular choice for those looking for a short commute and to be on the Kentucky side of the border. Oak Grove is immensely proud of Fort Campbell, and the soldiers and families that call it home. The self-proclaimed “Hometown of Fort Campbell” is nestled between the gate and Interstate 24, providing an easy commute and access to Nashville or Hopkinsville.

Neighbors

You’ll find longtime residents mixed in with a healthy representation of military families.

Neighborhood Feel

There are several new residential developments popping up in Oak Grove to meet the demand of military families looking for affordable housing near post. Small ranch style homes and bungalows are common, as well as a few mobile home communities.

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Neighborhood Location

Commute
Fort Campbell – Gate 6/7
Drive Time to Gate
>5 minutes
By Transit
N/A

Neighborhood Info

Oak Grove - Fort Campbell, KY - gomillie.com

Points of Interest

1890’s School House

War Memorial Walking Trail

Big Plus

Oak Grove is a quiet and rural community that has most of your everyday essentials in the form of a Wal-Mart Supercenter.

Fort Campbell Boulevard runs North/South through town and provides easy access to either Hopkinsville, Ky., or Clarksville, Tenn.

Things to Consider

Oak Grove is primarily a “bedroom community” for Fort Campbell, and you’ll need to head to Clarksville or Hopkinsville for entertainment and activities.

It’s right outside the gate, and with that convenience often times comes the lower end establishments that gravitate to military gates.

If you have school-aged children, you’ll definitely want to research the area schools and make sure it is a good fit for your student.

How’s the Market?

There isn’t enough data currently available to determine the median home values for Oak Grove, Ky., using the Zillow Home Value Index.

According to Zillow’s Rental Index, the median rental rate in Oak Grove is $846.

The ZRI for Oak Grove is for all rentals, including smaller apartments and very large homes. There isn’t enough data available to narrow down the median rate for single-family homes.

School Scoop

Oak Grove contains 1 primary and secondary school. One of the highest rated schools is Holiday Elementary School, with a rating of 5. Public schools in Oak Grove are part of the Christian County School District.

The Christian County School District in Kentucky, as a whole, received a rating of 4 (out of a possible 10) according to GreatSchools.org. For comparison, the Montgomery County District in Tennessee was rated a 7.

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