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Oak Hill, WV


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Oak Hill, West Virginia

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

The People and Families of Oak Hill

In Oak Hill, about 51% of adults are married.

There are a lot of senior citizens in Oak Hill.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oak Hill had a median family income of $33,183.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Oak Hill Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Oak Hill that were owner-occupied was 73%.

Commuting

In Oak Hill, 95% of commuters drive to work. It you are in the city, expect to drive to most places you want to go. There's not much public transportation here.

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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