Oak Hill

Oak Hill, West Virginia Overview

Oak Hill scores 43.0/100 overall (D), ranking #13 of 20 cities in West Virginia — above the state composite of 34.4. Safety is the city’s relative strength at 85/100, while Outdoor Access lags at 17/100.

Income & Employment in Oak Hill

The median household income in Oak Hill is $51,799, 5% below the statewide median of $54,515. Population declined 1.3%.

Safety in Oak Hill

Oak Hill reports 242.3 violent crimes per 100,000, roughly in line with the statewide rate of 285 per 100,000. The property crime rate is 930.9 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Oak Hill

The median home value is $110,400. Median monthly rent is $826. Renters spend 19.1% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Oak Hill

The adult obesity rate in Oak Hill is 40.6%, above the national average and a factor in the city’s health profile. Diabetes prevalence is elevated at 17.6%. Residents report an average of 22.5 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. West Virginia ranks #48 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Oak Hill

Oak Hill has a high school graduation rate of 90%. The student-teacher ratio is 14.9:1. Per-pupil spending is $14,235. The city has 4 public schools serving 2,912 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in Oak Hill

The annual average temperature in Oak Hill is 50.6°F. Summers average 74.2°F. Winters average 31.5°F. Annual precipitation is 41.4 inches.

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