Sign In Register

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 enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 9.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.0°F
4% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,144 ft (349 m)
Area6.1 sq mi (15.7 km²)
Population Density94/sq mi
Coordinates36.7948°N, 79.9414°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMartinsville city County
Nearest AirportRoanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.4"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 9.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.80"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score9.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability83.2 / 100
Community Resilience72.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 8, 2023.

Apr 22, 1991 14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M3.5 130 km
Jun 26, 1995 6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia M3.4 137 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 101 km
Dec 4, 2001 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia M3.1 126 km
May 16, 2009 2 km NNE of Cave Spring, Virginia M3.0 51 km
Jan 22, 1995 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia M2.9 81 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 95 km
Jul 15, 2021 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 93 km
May 12, 2017 6 km SSW of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 96 km
Jul 6, 2023 5 km S of Hillsville, Virginia M2.7 70 km
Aug 18, 2000 2 km SSE of Narrows, Virginia M2.7 44 km
Aug 25, 2011 14 km SE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M2.7 127 km
Nov 25, 2009 14 km S of Arrington, Virginia M2.7 128 km
Jul 12, 1993 5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina M2.7 85 km
Jun 10, 2018 2 km NE of Hays, North Carolina M2.7 119 km
Mar 4, 2019 13 km E of Meadow Bridge, West Virginia M2.6 134 km
Mar 28, 2001 2 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.6 96 km
Nov 15, 1995 5 km ENE of Shady Spring, West Virginia M2.6 142 km
Jul 11, 2006 9 km SSE of Rupert, West Virginia M2.6 136 km
Jul 8, 2023 Virginia-North Carolina border region M2.6 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Isabel (2003, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2003 Isabel Category 1 200 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 290 km
1996 Fran Category 2 210 km
1989 Hugo Category 1 255 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

182 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 4 fatalities, 185 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 19, 2019 EF3 8 km 0
Apr 15, 2018 EF3 86 km 0
Mar 28, 2010 EF3 94 km 0
May 8, 2008 EF3 99 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF3 95 km 0
Mar 20, 1998 EF3 44 km 2
May 5, 1989 EF3 82 km 0
May 22, 1985 EF3 83 km 0
Sep 27, 2024 EF2 43 km 0
May 27, 2022 EF2 83 km 0
Mar 23, 2022 EF2 59 km 0
Nov 2, 2018 EF2 98 km 0
Apr 15, 2018 EF2 85 km 0
May 24, 2017 EF2 74 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 75 km 1
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 92 km 0
Apr 8, 2011 EF2 82 km 0
Oct 27, 2010 EF2 98 km 0
May 8, 2008 EF2 82 km 1
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 53 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MATTS CREEK (11,028 ac, 2023).

Year Name Acres Distance
2023 MATTS CREEK 11,028 99 km
2012 BARBOURS CREEK. 7,244 92 km
2008 ANGEL 4,129 64 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,518 90 km
2006 BULL MOUNTAIN 3,300 25 km
2002 MARBLEYARD 3,123 98 km
2008 LITTLE CUBA 3,017 77 km
2010 PATTERSON MTN 2,443 90 km
1987 UNNAMED 2,038 90 km
1986 TUCKER 1,976 94 km
1995 COVE 1,675 70 km
2015 SHORT HILLS MOUNTAIN 1,637 97 km
1995 SOUTH 1,610 93 km
2021 PATTERSON MOUNTAIN RX 1,584 91 km
2008 BLACKHORSE 1,537 72 km
1999 FORT LEWIS MTN. 1,525 61 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,388 85 km
1999 PURGATORY MTN. 1,366 86 km
1995 JOHNS 1,293 85 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,287 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in
March 47°F (8°C) 4.1 in
April 56°F (13°C) 3.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in
June 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 74°F (24°C) 4.0 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.4 in

Oak Level has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (3.4").

View full weather details →