At a Glance
Median Income
$27,292
$17,828 per capita
Home Value
$116,300
Zillow: $126,721
Bachelor's Degree+
10.3%
72.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
24.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
18.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oak Level a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 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.
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 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population568
Median Age52.6 yrs
Density94/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born3.7%
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%
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death19,661/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain47.1 in/yr
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.
22.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.