Oak Hill, KS

Kansas

Oak Hill is a small town in Kansas with a population of 14. Residents earn $23,125 per year, which is 69% below the national average.

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
14 Population 280/sq mi density
$23,125 Median Income $18,343 per capita
54°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$23,125 median income, 7.1% unemployment
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $23,125
69% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.1%
79% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.1%
97% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.3%
15% higher than US avg

How Oak Hill Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population14
Median Age55.0 yrs
Density280/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 86%
Veterans14.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$23,125
Per Capita$18,343
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$352M
Commute59 min

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
AQI39 (Good)
Rain31.9 in/yr
Elevation1,289 ft (393 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.1%
High School+92.9%
School Score5.80

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute59 min
Broadband9.0%
Libraries3

Is Oak Hill a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Oak Hill receives an overall livability score of 1.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of D. Key strengths include high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, long commute times. Oak Hill faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Oak Hill is $23,125, 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 14.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 59 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Education

7.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Oak Hill experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches, including 10.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Oak Hill has a population of 14 with a density of 280 people per square mile. The median age is 55.0 years, 41% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (85.7%), with 7.1% Hispanic.

Population

14
Total Population
280
People / sq mi
55.0yrs
Median Age
41% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57.1%
Female 42.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Oak Hill vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.8%
19% above US avg
Spanish6.3%
53% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Oak Hill vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Oak Hill is $23,125, which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 59 minutes.

Income: Oak Hill vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$23,125
69% below US avg
Per Capita Income$18,343
Avg Weekly Wage$772
IRS Avg AGI$61,464

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.1%
97% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.3%
15% above US avg
Establishments (County)284
County GDP$352M

Business (County)

Restaurants17
Healthcare24
Retail42
Manufacturing10

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,450
1% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time59.2 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Oak Hill has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation is 31.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average54.3°F
1% above US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall31.9 inches
16% below US avg
Snowfall10.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,289 ft (393 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Population Density280/sq mi
Coordinates39.2465°N, 97.3430°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS20027
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 7.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 55.5-point margin. 9.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 21.1%

Winner: Republican by 55.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.1%
79% below US avg
High School+92.9%
School Test Score5.80
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density280/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access9.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities24
Restaurants17
Retail Stores42

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute59.2 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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