Oakvale, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Giles County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
232 Population 552/sq mi density
52°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Oakvale, WV

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
21.7%
36% below
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
28% above
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
30% above
23.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Oakvale Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
17%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
128%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Oakvale a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

21.7% of adults in Oakvale hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Oakvale has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population232
Median Age11.8 yrs
Density552/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$12,422
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$923M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,234

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership40.4%
Zillow$162,691
Housing Units69
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity41.8%
Diabetes14.1%
Smoking23.9%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death12,049/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain38.6 in/yr
Elevation1,780 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.7%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute33 min
Broadband96.5%
Internet Speed46 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Oakvale was built in 2010.
The nearest airport is Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.393 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.