North Carolina
Light Oak is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 321. Residents earn $59,583 per year, which is 21% below the national average.
Based on current data, Light Oak receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Light Oak stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Light Oak is $59,583, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 23.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Light Oak is $87,100, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Light Oak enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches, including 5.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 90.3% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.7% |
| 28% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $59,583 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $22,964 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,034 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,314 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 23.7% |
| 91% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,287 |
| County GDP | $6,025M |
| Restaurants | 181 |
| Healthcare | 226 |
| Retail | 388 |
| Manufacturing | 106 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,265 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.75% |
| Commute Time | 12.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 100.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $87,100 |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $106,545 |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,265 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.75% |
| Obesity | 43.5% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.9% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.3% |
| Asthma | 12.3% |
| COPD | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.3% |
| Depression | 22.3% |
| Mental Distress | 18.6% |
| Physical Distress | 13.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 81.2% |
| Premature Death | 12,476/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 64.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 226 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 21 |
| Annual Average | 59.8°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.5 inches |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 5.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 838 ft (255 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 223/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2867°N, 81.4774°W |
| County FIPS | 37045 |
Winner: Republican by 35 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 223/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 76.3% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 226 |
| Restaurants | 181 |
| Retail Stores | 388 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 21 |
| Avg Commute | 12.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 100.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |