Oceana, WV

West Virginia · Wyoming County

Oceana is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 1,421. Residents earn $47,548 per year, which is 37% below the national average.

Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year estimates, FBI Crime Data Explorer 2024, NOAA, EPA. Updated September 2026

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,421 Population 1,102/sq mi density
$47,548 Median Income $40,020 per capita
$60,800 Home Value $79,972 Zillow
$932 Median Rent 30.7% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$47,548 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,800 home value, $932/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $47,548
37% lower than US avg
Home Value $60,800
78% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.9%
82% lower than US avg
Median Rent $932
20% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 42.7%
33% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.3%
8% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 17.7%
43% higher than US avg

How Oceana Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,421
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density1,102/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Veterans3.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$47,548
Per Capita$40,020
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty17.7%
County GDP$1,087M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$60,800
Rent$932
Ownership53.3%
Zillow$79,972
Housing Units612
Rent Burden30.7%

Health

Obesity42.7%
Uninsured17.4%
Smoking23.6%
Depression33.8%
Heart Disease7.3%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain51.2 in/yr
Elevation1,427 ft (435 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.9%
High School+78.1%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score4.81

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute23 min
Broadband64.0%
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Is Oceana a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Oceana receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes. Oceana offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Oceana is $47,548, 37% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 17.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Oceana is $60,800, 78% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $932 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 78.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Oceana experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches, including 20.9 inches of snow.

Oceana has a population of 1,421 with a density of 1,102 people per square mile, spread across 1.3 square miles. The median age is 41.5 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 57.1% female and 42.9% male. The city is predominantly White (95.3%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 100% of residents. 3.0% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 52.6% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 82.6% have health insurance coverage.

Population

1,421
Total Population
2023 Census
1,102
People / sq mi
41.5yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
1.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 42.9%
Female 57.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Oceana vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish 0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Oceana vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Oceana is $47,548, which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,020. The average weekly wage is $1,077, 25% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 444 business establishments, including 23 restaurants. The cost of living index is 89.5, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 10.5% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Oceana vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$47,548
37% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,020
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077
IRS Avg AGI$53,723
Gini Index0.458 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.3%
8% below US avg
Poverty Rate17.7%
43% above US avg
Establishments (County)444
County GDP$1,087M

Business (County)

Restaurants23
Healthcare26
Retail61
Manufacturing8

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$633
82% below US avg
Cost of Living89.50 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.04%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.5 min
Drive Alone72.3%
Public Transit2.0%
Work from Home10.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Oceana is $60,800, 78% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $79,972, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $932 (20% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $766 for a one-bedroom to $945 for a two-bedroom apartment. 53.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 612 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1980. The average annual property tax is $633 (lower than the $3,500 national average). 30.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$60,800
78% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$79,972

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$932
20% below US avg
Rent Burden30.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$714
1 Bedroom$766
2 Bedrooms$945
3 Bedrooms$1,231
4 Bedrooms$1,380

Ownership & Property

Homeownership53.3%
Owner-Occupied53.3%
Renter-Occupied46.7%
Housing Units612
Median Year Built1980

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$633
82% below US avg
Effective Rate1.04%
In Oceana, 42.7% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 13.5% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 7.3% of residents, above the national average. 40.5% have high blood pressure. 23.6% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 15.4% report binge drinking. 35.4% are physically inactive, above the national average. 33.8% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 24.5% experience frequent mental distress. 17.4% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:3,508. The dentist ratio is 1:4,105. 26.1% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.1 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Oceana vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity42.7%
33% above US avg
Diabetes13.5%
Heart Disease7.3%
High Blood Pressure40.5%
Asthma13.2%
COPD10.7%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke3.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking23.6%
69% above US avg
Binge Drinking15.4%
Physical Inactivity35.4%
Depression33.8%
Mental Distress24.5%
Physical Distress18.0%
Short Sleep44.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate82.6%
Uninsured17.4%
102% above US avg
Primary Care1:3,508
Dentists1:4,105
Mental Health1:1,690
Checkup Rate77.7%
Dental Visits46.4%
Premature Death17,893/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.1/10
Exercise Access26.1%
Healthcare Facilities26
Oceana experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,427 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average53.9°F
0% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,427 ft (435 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density1,102/sq mi
Coordinates37.6934°N, 81.6299°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWyoming County County
Nearest AirportWest Virginia International Yeager (CRW)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.2"
35% above US avg
Snowfall 20.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.84"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.05"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score67.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability76.6 / 100
Community Resilience7.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

51 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 8, 2023.

Nov 10, 2012 6 km W of Blackey, Kentucky M4.2 140 km
Apr 22, 1991 14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M3.5 128 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 127 km
Jun 26, 1995 6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia M3.4 106 km
Apr 24, 2009 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio M3.4 146 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 119 km
Feb 12, 1994 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia M3.4 105 km
Nov 8, 1990 5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky M3.2 140 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 85 km
Dec 4, 2001 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia M3.1 77 km
Jun 28, 1991 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia M3.0 65 km
Jul 7, 1995 3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee M3.0 135 km
Jan 22, 1995 0 km WNW of Pulaski, Virginia M2.9 103 km
Aug 14, 2009 4 km ENE of Nickelsville, Virginia M2.9 122 km
May 6, 2002 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio M2.8 141 km
Feb 15, 2005 12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia M2.8 61 km
Jul 30, 2013 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.8 142 km
Jul 4, 2009 3 km E of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 85 km
Jan 10, 2012 14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia M2.8 117 km
Jul 15, 2021 10 km S of Narrows, Virginia M2.8 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

64 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 62 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 32 km 0
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 97 km 1
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 55 km 1
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 70 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 84 km 0
Jul 4, 2016 EF2 99 km 0
Oct 7, 2014 EF2 39 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 88 km 0
May 26, 1990 EF2 62 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF2 94 km 0
Apr 12, 1965 EF2 57 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF2 75 km 0
Feb 25, 1961 EF2 53 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 96 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 77 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 78 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 55 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 60 km 0
Aug 9, 2019 EF1 100 km 0
Jun 24, 2019 EF1 67 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BRUSHY (61,231 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 BRUSHY 61,231 51 km
1987 UNNAMED 41,794 46 km
1987 UNNAMED 38,312 79 km
1987 UNNAMED 32,565 65 km
1991 KAYFORD MOUNTAIN 31,509 41 km
1991 JENNINGS CREEK 29,308 66 km
1987 UNNAMED 27,317 54 km
1991 WHITE OAK BRANCH 25,550 50 km
1987 ELLIS CREEK 24,070 28 km
1991 UNNAMED 22,282 55 km
1987 UNNAMED 21,562 97 km
1991 TUG RIVER 20,813 46 km
1991 BROWNS BRANCH 17,324 27 km
1991 HUFF CREEK 15,190 14 km
1987 RUCKERS BRANCH 14,744 43 km
1987 UNNAMED 14,554 65 km
1991 ROLLINS BRANCH 14,435 8 km
1991 UNNAMED 14,264 69 km
1991 GAULEY MTN 13,113 68 km
1991 ROCK HOUSE BRANCH 13,056 53 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 4.2 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.9 in
March 43°F (6°C) 4.4 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.7 in
May 63°F (17°C) 5.1 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.8 in
July 74°F (23°C) 5.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.3 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in Driest
November 44°F (7°C) 3.3 in
December 36°F (2°C) 4.2 in

Oceana has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 32°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.8") and October the driest (3.1").

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Oceana is located in Wyoming County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Rural, adjacent, a rural community. 5.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 82% below the national average of 33.7%. 78.1% have completed high school. 3.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 4.8 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 86% of the vote, a 73-point margin. 64.0% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate). The area has 3 EV charging stations. There are 4 public libraries serving the community. 26 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 72.3% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 86%
D 13%

Winner: Republican by 73 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4
Avg Accident Severity0.0 / 4.0

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.9%
82% below US avg
High School+78.1%
Graduate Degree+3.0%
School Test Score4.81
F Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro / Rural, adjacent
Population Density1,102/sq mi
Total Area1.3 sq mi
CountyWyoming County County

Services

Broadband Access64.0%
Avg Download Speed139.4 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed2.7 Mbps
EV Charging Stations3
Alt Fuel Stations3
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities26
Restaurants23
Retail Stores61

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.5 min
Drive Alone72.3%
Public Transit2.0%
Work from Home10.5%
Average costs for common services in Oceana. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $224 ($134-$358)
Specialist Visit $313 ($179-$492)
Urgent Care Visit $179 ($90-$313)
Emergency Room Visit $1,969 ($716-$4,475)
Dental Cleaning $116 ($67-$179)
Dental Filling $224 ($134-$358)
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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $40 ($22-$67)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $67 ($45-$107)
Brake Pad Replacement $269 ($134-$448)
Tire Rotation $36 ($18-$67)
New Tires (Set of 4) $537 ($358-$895)
Battery Replacement $179 ($90-$313)
View all 18 services

Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $90 ($54-$134)
Electrician (Per Hour) $81 ($45-$125)
HVAC Repair $358 ($134-$716)
HVAC System Install $6,265 ($3,580-$10,740)
Roof Repair $895 ($358-$1,790)
Roof Replacement $8,055 ($4,923-$13,425)
View all 25 services

Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,343 ($448-$3,133)
Divorce (Contested) $13,425 ($4,475-$26,850)
DUI Defense $4,475 ($1,790-$8,950)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,343 ($716-$2,685)
Will Preparation $448 ($179-$895)
Trust Preparation $2,238 ($895-$4,475)
View all 12 services

Personal Care

Men's Haircut $22 ($13-$40)
Women's Haircut $49 ($27-$90)
Hair Coloring (Full) $134 ($67-$224)
Manicure $22 ($13-$40)
Pedicure $36 ($22-$58)
Massage (1 Hour) $72 ($45-$116)
View all 12 services

Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $3.67 ($2.69-$4.92)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.13 ($2.24-$4.48)
Loaf of Bread $3.40 ($2.24-$4.92)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $4.03 ($2.69-$5.82)
Ground Beef (per lb) $4.92 ($3.58-$6.71)
Rice (per lb) $0.90 ($0.54-$1.61)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $125 ($72-$224)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $63 ($27-$134)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $63 ($36-$107)
Internet (Monthly) $63 ($36-$90)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $58 ($27-$90)
Cable TV (Monthly) $76 ($45-$134)
View all 8 services

Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $179 ($67-$448)
Car Insurance (Annual) $1,790 ($1,074-$3,133)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $63 ($27-$116)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $13 ($7.16-$22)
Car Registration (Annual) $90 ($27-$224)
Driver's License Renewal $27 ($13-$67)
View all 8 services

Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,074 ($537-$2,238)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $895 ($448-$1,790)
After-School Care (Monthly) $358 ($179-$627)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $45 ($22-$90)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $895 ($358-$2,238)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $11,188 ($4,475-$26,850)
View all 8 services

Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $54 ($27-$90)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $90 ($45-$179)
Dog Grooming $54 ($27-$90)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $36 ($18-$67)
Dog Spay/Neuter $269 ($134-$448)
Cat Spay/Neuter $179 ($90-$358)
View all 9 services

Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$802
Toddler$761
Preschool$760
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$701
Toddler$581
Preschool$581
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Wyoming County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Mining & Oil/Gas 902 12 $113,505 54.88
Retail Trade 510 70 $27,527 1.18
Construction 130 31 $43,431 0.57
Professional & Technical Services 129 28 $70,079 0.43
Transportation & Warehousing 77 26 $68,063 0.42
Manufacturing 57 9 $43,590 0.16
Finance & Insurance 50 13 $37,382 0.28
Real Estate 35 9 $45,967 0.52
Utilities 22 3 $109,056 1.33
Agriculture & Forestry 20 12 $51,573 0.57
Wholesale Trade 14 5 $29,329 0.08

Schools in Oceana

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
WESTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL High 585 28 20.9:1
BERLIN MCKINNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Elementary 360 25 14.4:1
OCEANA MIDDLE SCHOOL Middle 229 17 13.5:1
ROAD BRANCH ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL Elementary 165 14 11.8:1
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Radio Stations near Oceana

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Campgrounds Near Oceana

2 campgrounds found near Oceana.

NameRatingSitesPrice
R.D. BAILEY LAKE GROUP SHELTERS 5.0/5 3 $50, $60
Guyandotte Campground 4.2/5 86 $26, $40

National Parks Near Oceana

22 national parks and monuments found near Oceana.

ParkTypeFee
Babcock State Park State Park Free
Beech Fork State Park State Park Free
Bluestone Lake State Park State Park Free
Bluestone National Scenic River National Scenic River Free
Bluestone State Park State Park Free
Breaks Interstate Park State Park Free
Camp Creek State Park State Park Free
Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park State Park Free
Chief Logan State Park State Park Free
Clinch River State Park State Park Free
Clinch River State Park State Park Free
Gauley River National Recreation Area National Recreation Area Free
Hawks Nest State Park State Park Free
Hungry Mother State Park State Park Free
Little Beaver State Park State Park Free
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve National Park & Preserve Free
New River Trail State Park State Park Free
Panther State Forest State Park Free
Pinnacle Rock State Park State Park Free
Pipestem Resort State Park State Park Free
Shot Tower Historic State Park State Park Free
Twin Falls Resort State Park State Park Free

Museums in Oceana

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
CAPE COALWOOD RESTORATION ASSOCIATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION
WYOMING COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUMHISTORIC PRESERVATIONCOOK PARKWAY BOX 20413046826231

Libraries in Oceana

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
WYOMING COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY124 CASTLE ROCK AVENUE0.044,013
BUFFALO CREEK MEMORIAL LIBRARY511 E. MCDONALD AVE.0.018,558

Farmers Markets in Oceana

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Pineville Farmers MarketIn front of Old Pineville Jr. High School

Restaurants in Oceana

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fox's Pizza Den
Gino's of Oceana
Pizza Hut

Theatres in Oceana

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Amphitheater

Clinics in Oceana

4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Family Healthcare and Associates
Fresenius Medical Care
Marden Rehabilition Associates of West Virginia, Inc.
Wyoming Foot and Ankle Clinic

Gas Stations in Oceana

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Exxon
Pit Stop
Speedway

Banks in Oceana

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

First Community Bank
Summit Community Bank

Breweries in Oceana

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Hatfield and Mccoy DistilleryFood & Drink, Breweries, Distilleries297 Jones Ave

Pharmacies in Oceana

3 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy Address Phone
OCEANA PHARMACY COOK PARKWAY 304-682-8289
RITE AID - 1343 COOK PARKWAY 304-682-8586
WESTSIDE PHARMACY COOK PARKWAY AND LOGAN STREET 304-682-0444

Cell Towers in Oceana

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
(Pilot Knob) 693 Bolt Tower RoadLTOWER61
Tower Road, Near Summit of Pilot Knob (102163)LTOWER50
Tower Road, Near Summit of Pilot Knob (102163)LTOWER50
Tower Road, Near Summit of Pilot Knob (102163)LTOWER50
Tower Road, Near Summit of Pilot Knob (102163)LTOWER50

Fire Stations in Oceana

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
Cyclone Volunteer Fire Department4567 Country RDVolunteer304-682-6955
Oceana Volunteer Fire DepartmentPO Box 848Volunteer304-682-5741

Bridges in Oceana

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel2023833,800F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous19932053,100F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous19641141,900F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel2020501,900F
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete199181900P
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel198152800F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel196838500P
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel198042100F
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete20018450F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19828450F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19794040P
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete19926430F
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete19916430F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel20055830P
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel20032930P
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel20053230F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19827820P
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete20065220F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel20025120F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel20053810P

Airports Near Oceana

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mercer County AirportBLFMedium Airport
Raleigh County Memorial AirportBKWMedium Airport
Yeager AirportCRWMedium Airport
Belcher Regional Airport-Small Airport
Bocamanu Airport-Small Airport
Burkes Garden Airport-Small Airport
Crazy Horse Airport-Small Airport
Fayette Airport-Small Airport
Island Airport-Small Airport
Kee Field-Small Airport
Lee Massey Airport-Small Airport
Logan County Airport-Small Airport
Mallory Airport-Small Airport
Mike Ferrell Field-Small Airport
New River Gorge Airport-Small Airport
Ona Airpark-Small Airport
Southern West Virginia Regional Airport-Small Airport
Stanger To Blue Waters Ultralight Flightpark-Small Airport
Tazewell County Airport-Small Airport

Police Stations in Oceana

1 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
Glen Lyn Police Department

Grocery Stores in Oceana

8 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
7-Eleven 35920HConvenience Store799 Cooke Pkwy
Dollar General 920Other120 Kopperston Rd
Family Dollar 1926Other645 Valley Drive
GOODSONS 3Super Store679 Valley Drive
Little General 5210Convenience Store971 ST RT 971 S
Little General 5215Convenience Store960 Cook Pkwy
Oceana Ez Stop LlcConvenience Store1249 Cook Parkway
SPEEDWAY 9037Convenience StoreROUTE 10

Post Offices in Oceana

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Coal Mountain Post Office
Lynco Post Office
United States Post Office
Wyoming Post Office

Treatment Centers in Oceana

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Southern Highlands CMHC IncBoth304-294-5353

DOL Wage Violations in Oceana

4 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $93,673 in back wages owed to 56 employees.

4
Violations
$93,673
Back Wages Owed
56
Employees Owed
Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.
Employer Severity Parent Company ZIP Industry Cases Back Wages Per Employee Employees
X P Lawn Care - - 24870 - 1 $91,869 $1,837 50
Simmons Fork Mining - - 24870 - 1 $1,396 $1,396 1
Little General - - 24870 - 1 $339 $85 4
Mountaineer Family Medicine - - 24870 - 1 $68 $68 1

Churches & Religious Organizations in Oceana

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
FIRST CHURCH OF GODPO BOX 340
OCEANA FIRST BAPTIST CHURCHPO BOX 1060

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Mines Near Oceana

57 mining sites from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) found near Oceana.

Name Description
#1 Preparation Plant Coal (Bituminous) - Facility (Abandoned)
#12-A Mine Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed)
Big Bear Mine No 1 Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed)
Big Bear No 2 Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed)
Big Bear No 3 Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed)
Candice Mine (1) Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed)
Childress Plant #3 Coal (Bituminous) - Facility (Abandoned)
Clay Branch #3 Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed)
Coal Mountain 12-F Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed)
Coal Mountain 12-G Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed)
Coal Mountain 9-S Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed)
Coal Mountain Loadout Coal (Bituminous) - Facility (Abandoned)
Coal Mtn #2 Surface Mine Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned)
Coal Rush Auger Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned)
Cow Creek No 1 Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed)
Eagle #5 Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed)
Eagle Mine Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed)
Golden Bear Surface Mine No 1 Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned and Sealed)
Lower War Eagle Mine No. 1 Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned)
McDonald Fork Impoundment Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (NonProducing)
Mine #5 Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed)
Mine No 4 Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed)
Mountain Top (1) Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed)
New Horizion Mine Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed)
No 1 Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed)
No 1 Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed)
No 1 Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed)
No 1 Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed)
No 1 Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed)
No 1 (1) Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed)
No 1 Auger Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned and Sealed)
No 1 Mine Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed)
No 1 Surface Mine Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned)
No 15 Surface Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned)
No 2 Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed)
No 2 Mine Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed)
No 3 A Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed)
No 3 Mine Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed)
No 3 Mine Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed)
No 4 Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed)
No 4 Mine Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed)
No 5 Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed)
No 62 Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed)
No 7 Alma Mine Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed)
No 8 Dorothy Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed)
No2 Mine Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed)
Oasis Mine Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed)
Oceana Plant and Loadout Coal (Bituminous) - Facility (Temporarily Idled)
Omega Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed)
Paynter Branch Surface Mine Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned)
Pioneer No 1 Mine Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed)
Pioneer No 2 Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed)
Ram Surface Mine No. 3 Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Active)
Riverton Auger Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (New Mine)
Roadside No 1 (1) Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed)
Signal No 1 Coal (Bituminous) - Underground (Abandoned and Sealed)
Surface Reclaim No. 1 Coal (Bituminous) - Surface (Abandoned)

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Frequently Asked Questions About Oceana

What is the population of Oceana?

Oceana has a population of 1,421 residents and is located in West Virginia. The population density is 1,102 people per square mile, spread across 1.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 57.1% female and 42.9% male.

Is Oceana expensive to live in?

Oceana is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 89.5 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $47,548, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $60,800 (78% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $932 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Oceana?

Oceana has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 51.2 inches, with 20.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Oceana?

Oceana has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,077. There are 444 business establishments in the area, including 23 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 23 minutes, and 10.5% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Oceana?

The median home value in Oceana is $60,800. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $79,972. For renters, the median monthly rent is $932. Fair market rent is $766 for a 1-bedroom and $945 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 53.3%. The average annual property tax is $633.

How are the schools in Oceana?

Schools in Oceana have an average test score of 4.8 out of 10, below typical national benchmarks. Families may want to research individual school ratings. 5.9% of adults in Oceana hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 78.1% have completed high school. 3.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Oceana?

The obesity rate in Oceana is 42.7% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 23.6% of adults are smokers. 35.4% are physically inactive. 33.8% of residents report depression. 17.4% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 26.1% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:3,508.

What is transportation like in Oceana?

The average commute in Oceana is 23 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 72.3% of workers drive alone to work, 2% use public transit, and 10.5% work from home.

What are the demographics of Oceana?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Oceana is 95.3% White. 100% of residents speak only English at home. 3.0% of the population are military veterans. 52.6% of residents have a disability. 82.6% have health insurance coverage.

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