At a Glance
Violent Crime
761/100K
3,493/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.7%
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
23.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
305 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oakvale a Good Place to Live?
D
1.9 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Oakvale reports 761 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,493/100K.
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 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population232
Median Age11.8 yrs
Density552/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans96.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$12,422
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$923M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,234
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership40.4%
Zillow$162,691
Housing Units69
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent761/100K
Property3,493/100K
Health
Obesity41.8%
Diabetes14.1%
Smoking23.9%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death12,049/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain42.2 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
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
Broadband57.0%
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.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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