At a Glance
Median Income
$42,857
$28,486 per capita
Home Value
$86,900
Zillow: $121,013
Median Rent
$722/mo
27.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
10.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.9%
18.7% smoking rate
How Oak Hill Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oak Hill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oak Hill a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oak Hill residents earn a median household income of $42,857 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,486. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3% (131% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 757 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oak Hill is $86,900 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $121,013. Median rent is $722/month, with 27.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Education
16.7% of adults in Oak Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oak Hill has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,646
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density1,296/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$42,857
Per Capita$28,486
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty10.9%
County GDP$2,336M
Avg Weekly Wage$929
Housing
A+
Home Value$86,900
Rent$722
Ownership70.8%
Zillow$121,013
Housing Units838
Rent Burden27.3%
Health
Obesity42.9%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death13,985/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain37.4 in/yr
Elevation716 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute27 min
Broadband80.9%
Internet Speed37 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Oak Hill was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Greater Portsmouth Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.