At a Glance
Median Income
$47,548
$40,020 per capita
Home Value
$60,800
Zillow: $79,972
Median Rent
$932/mo
30.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.9%
78.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
17.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.7%
23.6% smoking rate
How Oceana Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oceana's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oceana a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oceana residents earn a median household income of $47,548 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,020. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 444 business establishments, including 23 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oceana is $60,800 , 78% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $79,972. Median rent is $932/month, with 30.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Education
5.9% of adults in Oceana hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
78.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oceana has 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.
Data Overview
People
Population1,421
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density1,102/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$47,548
Per Capita$40,020
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty17.7%
County GDP$1,087M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077
Housing
A+
Home Value$60,800
Rent$932
Ownership53.3%
Zillow$79,972
Housing Units612
Rent Burden30.7%
Health
Obesity42.7%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking23.6%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death17,893/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain51.2 in/yr
Elevation1,427 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.9%
High School+78.1%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Commute23 min
Broadband64.0%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Oceana was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
52.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.