Oak Hill, MI

Michigan

Oak Hill is a small town in Michigan with a population of 440. Residents earn $56,458 per year, which is 25% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
440 Population 880/sq mi density
$56,458 Median Income $39,802 per capita
$130,300 Home Value
48°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$56,458 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,300 home value
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $56,458
25% lower than US avg
Home Value $130,300
54% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.6%
51% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.6%
11% higher than US avg
Unemployment 7.6%
111% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.7%
78% lower than US avg

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

People

Population440
Median Age56.1 yrs
Density880/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans19.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$56,458
Per Capita$39,802
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$1,160M
Commute12 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$130,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units299

Health

Obesity35.6%
Uninsured6.8%
Smoking15.5%
Depression28.6%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain36.3 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation661 ft (201 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.6%
High School+89.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.23

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute12 min
Broadband77.3%
Libraries6

Is Oak Hill a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Oak Hill receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Oak Hill offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Oak Hill is $56,458, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Oak Hill is $130,300, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

16.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.

Climate & Weather

Oak Hill experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 270 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Oak Hill has a population of 440 with a density of 880 people per square mile. The median age is 56.1 years, 44% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

440
Total Population
880
People / sq mi
56.1yrs
Median Age
44% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48%
Female 52%

Race & Ethnicity

Oak Hill vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Oak Hill vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Oak Hill is $56,458, which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes.

Income: Oak Hill vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$56,458
25% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,802
Avg Weekly Wage$985
IRS Avg AGI$57,545

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.6%
111% above US avg
Poverty Rate2.7%
78% below US avg
Establishments (County)602
County GDP$1,160M

Business (County)

Restaurants73
Healthcare63
Retail105
Manufacturing28

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,625
89% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.08%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time12.1 min
Drive Alone85.8%
Public Transit3.2%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Oak Hill is $130,300, 54% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$130,300
54% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$807
1 Bedroom$891
2 Bedrooms$1,113
3 Bedrooms$1,419
4 Bedrooms$1,588

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.5%
Housing Units299
Median Year Built1954

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,625
89% above US avg
Effective Rate5.08%
In Oak Hill, 35.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.8% of residents lack health insurance. 15.5% are current smokers. 28.6% report depression. 24.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Oak Hill vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.6%
11% above US avg
Diabetes9.3%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure30.8%
Asthma11.5%
COPD7.1%
Cancer7.8%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.5%
11% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.5%
Physical Inactivity24.2%
Depression28.6%
Mental Distress19.2%
Physical Distress13.3%
Short Sleep33.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.5%
Uninsured6.8%
21% below US avg
Checkup Rate77.1%
Dental Visits68.5%
Premature Death10,237/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.9/10
Exercise Access79.8%
Healthcare Facilities63
Oak Hill has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 36.3 inches. The area enjoys 270 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.5°F
12% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall36.3 inches
4% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation661 ft (201 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density880/sq mi
Coordinates44.2197°N, 86.3031°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
County FIPS26101
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 16.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 15.9-point margin. 77.3% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 57.2%
D 41.3%

Winner: Republican by 15.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.6%
51% below US avg
High School+89.5%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.23
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density880/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access77.3%
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities63
Restaurants73
Retail Stores105

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute12.1 min
Drive Alone85.8%
Public Transit3.2%
Work from Home0.0%

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