At a Glance
Median Income
$59,583
$22,964 per capita
Home Value
$87,100
Zillow: $129,590
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
23.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.5%
16.0% smoking rate
How Light Oak Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Light Oak's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Light Oak a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Light Oak residents earn a median household income of $59,583 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,964. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,287 business establishments, including 181 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Light Oak is $87,100 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $129,590. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Education
0.0% of adults in Light Oak hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Light Oak has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population321
Median Age57.5 yrs
Density223/mi²
Male / Female30% / 70%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$59,583
Per Capita$22,964
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty23.7%
County GDP$6,025M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034
Housing
A+
Home Value$87,100
Rent
Ownership68.4%
Zillow$129,590
Housing Units271
Rent Burden30.1%
Health
Obesity43.5%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death12,476/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain50.4 in/yr
Elevation838 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Broadband76.3%
Internet Speed168 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Light Oak was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Charlotte/Douglas International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 168 Mbps.
There are 181 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.