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Oak Hill, West Virginia

Introduction to Oak Hill, West Virginia

Oak Hill, West Virginia, in Fayette county, is located 37 miles SE of Charleston, West Virginia (center to center) and is 169 miles SE of Columbus, Ohio. There are 7,589 residents in the city.

Oak Hill History

Oak Hill is located in Fayette County, which was formed from parts of Kanawha, Greenbrier, Logan and Nicholas counties and was sanctioned by Virginia General Assembly’s act. The county was named in honor of Marquis de la Fayette. He had played a significant role at the time of the American Revolutionary War by assisting the Continental Army. A substantial part of Fayette County was subdivided to establish Raleigh County in the year 1850.

Oak Hill and nearby Attractions

  • Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park
  • North House Museum
  • Babcock State Park
  • Bituminous Coal Heritage Museum
  • Little Beaver State Park
  • Carnegie Hall Museum

Things To Do In Oak Hill

While at Oak Hill, one can plan a trip to places such as Gauley River National Recreation Area, Plum Orchard Lake Wildlife Management Area, and Hawks Nest State Park. The history buffs may visit museums like Carnegie Hall Museum, North House Museum, and Bituminous Coal Heritage Museum, which provide absorbing insights into the history of the place. The local festivals include Oak Leaf Festival, which is held in the month of August; and the Bridge Day Festival, which is held in the month of October. Skyline Shopping Center and the Fountain Terrace Shopping Center are the popular shopping centers in the area.

Oak Hill Transportation

Raleigh County Memorial Airport is the nearest airport offering air transportation facilities.

Oak Hill Higher Education

The students in the area can pursue higher education at institutions including Bluefield State College, West Virginia State College, and Radford University.

High Points

Oak Hill strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in West Virginia):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Oak Hill Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Oak Hill Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Oak Hill, WV

Comparing Oak Hill to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in West Virginia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population107
Senior Citizens97
Female Share of the Population85
Racial Diversity48
Male Share of the Population36
Children Under 5 Years Old25
Well-Paid Single Men24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married46
Average Household Size26

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty36
People in Middle Class or Better26
Median Family Income25
College Educated Adults14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times67
Walking and Biking to Work37
Public Transportation Use25
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes105
Affordability of Rents94
People Living Alone85
Seasonal and Vacation Housing85
Housing Recently Built48
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35

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