West Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Oak Hill is a small city in West Virginia with a population of 8,057. Residents earn $51,799 per year, which is 31% below the national average.
Based on current data, Oak Hill receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Oak Hill has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Oak Hill is $51,799, 31% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, indicating a healthy job market. 12.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Oak Hill is $110,400, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $826 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Oak Hill is below the national average at 218 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,305 per 100,000, 69% above the national average.
15.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Oak Hill experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 98.7% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $51,799 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,432 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,043 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,527 |
| Unemployment | 4.0% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.3% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,608 |
| County GDP | $4,532M |
| Restaurants | 129 |
| Healthcare | 299 |
| Retail | 302 |
| Manufacturing | 44 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,735 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.48% |
| Commute Time | 27.8 min |
| Work from Home | 1.6% |
| Census Median | $110,400 |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $146,662 |
| Median List Price | $195,000 |
| Median List Price | $195,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $110 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.3% |
| Price Drops | 18.2% |
| Inventory | 11 |
| Census Median Rent | $826 |
| 29% below US avg |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,735 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.48% |
| Obesity | 40.5% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.9% |
| Heart Disease | 6.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.2% |
| Asthma | 13.3% |
| COPD | 9.9% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.9% |
| Depression | 33.9% |
| Mental Distress | 24.8% |
| Physical Distress | 17.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.5% |
| Premature Death | 16,996/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 56.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 299 |
| Total Violent | 217.9/100K |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Murder | 12.1/100K |
| 92% above US avg | |
| Rape | 36.3/100K |
| Robbery | 84.7/100K |
| Assault | 84.7/100K |
| Total Property | 3,304.7/100K |
| 69% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 556.8/100K |
| Theft | 2,590.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 157.4/100K |
| Arson | 12.1/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.9 inches |
| 26% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,978 ft (603 m) |
| Area | 9.7 sq mi (25.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 831/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9720°N, 81.1579°W |
| County FIPS | 54081 |
Winner: Republican by 54.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.4% |
| 54% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.2% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 831/sq mi |
| Total Area | 9.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 299 |
| Restaurants | 129 |
| Retail Stores | 302 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 27.8 min |
| Work from Home | 1.6% |