Personal loans in Oak Grove, KY

For a borrower among the roughly 7,973 residents of Oak Grove, a personal loan is a tool whose cost turns on the terms, not the address. Oak Grove gained roughly 0.5% in population across the 2020-to-2023 comparison.

By the Personalloaner Editorial Team · Last updated 2026-09-16

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At about 7,973 residents, Oak Grove is larger than roughly 88% of the places in Kentucky. Pull your credit reports and line up at least three offers before you apply from Oak Grove. A lender that serves Oak Grove operates under Kentucky lending statutes and a Kentucky supervisor. The nearest larger city is Clarksville, TN about 9 miles away.

Where Oak Grove stands

What follows is Oak Grove's place in the Census record, alongside the Kentucky rules that govern a personal loan made here.

What is available to Oak Grove borrowers

With about 745 residents per square mile, Oak Grove is moderately settled, and 9 larger Census places sit within 50 miles. Whether Oak Grove has a local branch or not, a Kentucky-licensed lender can serve its 7,973 people online on the same terms. The nearest bigger place is Clarksville, TN about 9 miles away.

How Oak Grove compares across Kentucky

Within Kentucky, Oak Grove holds roughly 0.4% of all residents, the 51st-largest share among 416 places. Its 2020-to-2023 change ranks 146th of 416 Kentucky places, putting it near the 65th percentile for growth. By density, at about 745 people per square mile, it ranks 274th in Kentucky. By land area, its 10.7 square miles rank 34th of 416 places in Kentucky.

Oak Grove on the map

Oak Grove's land area is about 10.7 square miles; a further 0.03 square miles is water. That land carries about 745 people per square mile. The largest place in Kentucky, Lexington-Fayette, lies about 188 miles away. Oak Grove has 9 larger places within a 50-mile radius. The 100-mile radius contains 40 larger places.

The anatomy of a Oak Grove personal loan

In Oak Grove, a small town of about 7,973, the amount is advanced up front and repaid in fixed installments; the city's size does not change the pricing. The rate you see advertised is a range, not a promise, until a lender reviews your file in Oak Grove. Because the payment is fixed, the total cost of a Oak Grove loan is knowable in advance — unlike a revolving card balance.

How Kentucky law applies in Oak Grove

The rows below set out what a licensed lender must follow in Kentucky, and so for Oak Grove's roughly 7,973 residents.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorKentucky Department of Financial Institutions (DFI)
Source says: "The Department of Financial Institutions' mission is to serve Kentucky residents by promoting access to a stable financial industry, implementing effective and efficient regulatory oversight".		Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions
as of 2026-09-16
Consumer Loan Company license — statutory basisLicense required from the commissioner to make loans at a greater rate of interest than otherwise permitted by law
Source says: "No person shall, without first obtaining a license from the commissioner, engage in the business of making loans ... at a greater rate of interest".		Kentucky Legislative Research Commission (Kentucky Revised Statutes)
as of 2026-09-16
Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap)Up to 19% per annum, or 4% over the 90-day commercial-paper discount rate, whichever is less (by written agreement)
Source says: "At a per annum rate not to exceed four percent (4%) in excess of the discount rate on ninety (90) day commercial paper ... or nineteen percent (19%), whichever is less".		Kentucky Legislative Research Commission (Kentucky Revised Statutes)
as of 2026-09-16
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How we get paid: if you apply through the link above, a lending partner may send us a referral fee. It never changes the rate you are offered or what we publish. We are not a lender and we do not process applications. The lowest rates are only available to the most qualified applicants. Full disclosure.

Common questions

What are my options in Oak Grove if my credit is poor?
Borrowing is still possible, but expect a higher APR and a smaller approved amount. Lenders that accept lower scores hold statewide licences, so what is open to you in Oak Grove is the same as anywhere in Kentucky.
What loan size can I expect in Oak Grove?
Most personal loans sit somewhere between $1,000 and $50,000, though the figure you are approved for turns on the lender, your income and your credit. Model the monthly payment first with our personal loan calculator.
Do I have to pledge anything to borrow in Oak Grove?
For an unsecured personal loan, no — there is nothing to pledge. A secured loan, such as home equity or one secured by a vehicle, does require collateral, and default puts that asset at risk.
Does comparing loans in Oak Grove cost me credit score points?
Not during pre-qualification, which normally uses a soft pull and leaves your score alone. Submitting a full application triggers a hard inquiry, which can trim a few points briefly.

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