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Oak Level, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Martinsville city County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
568 Population 94/sq mi density
$27,292 Median Income $17,828 per capita
$116,300 Home Value $126,721 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
356 Violent Crime/100K 2,797 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$27,292 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$116,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
356 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Oak Level, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$27,292
64% below
$17,828 per capita
Home Value
$116,300
59% below
Zillow: $126,721
Violent Crime
356/100K
6% below
2,797/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.3%
69% below
72.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
24.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
25% above
18.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
305 sunny days/yr

How Oak Level Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Oak Level's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
36%
Home Value
41%
Poverty
200%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
94%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Oak Level a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Oak Level residents earn a median household income of $27,292 , which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,828. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 959 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Oak Level is $116,300 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $126,721. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Safety & Crime

Oak Level reports 356 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 6% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,797/100K.

Education

10.3% of adults in Oak Level hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 72.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Oak Level has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population568
Median Age52.6 yrs
Density94/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.2%

Economy

C+
Median Income$27,292
Per Capita$17,828
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty24.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$836

Housing

A
Home Value$116,300
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$126,721
Housing Units286
Rent Burden29.8%

Crime

F
Violent356/100K
Property2,797/100K

Health

Obesity40.0%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death19,661/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain47.4 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,144 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+72.6%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute34 min
Broadband85.8%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Oak Level was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.514 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.