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Oak Hill, WV

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Oak Hill, WV

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Demographics

HomogeneousSimpson's Diversity Index: 18
Population8,057
Foreign Born0.4%
Population Density831people per mi²
Median Age41.5 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
DecliningSince 2010, this city's population has declined but racial composition has been relatively stable.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Historical data isn't available for Oak Hill, West Virginia. Trends shown are for West Virginia, West Virginia.

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

58/100

42% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Oak Hill, West Virginia

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $13k$25k
Comfortable $22k$32k
Luxury $82k+$127k+
Elite (Top 5%) $96k+$150k+
Affordability Ratio

161%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean87%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
7
Positive
22
Poor
2
Negative
0

Groceries

2 within 10 miles

1.9mi

Gas

9 within 10 miles

0.5mi

Hospital

5 within 20 miles

1.5mi

Airport

John Glenn Columbus International Airport

168.3mi

Post Office

USPS — Oak Hill, WV

1.2mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

1 private club within 10 miles.

Golf1Nearest 4.6 mi
Camping20Nearest 3 mi
Marina0 
Winery0Nearest 18.2 mi
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range4Nearest 4.8 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
D-
Soft

A below-average socioeconomic profile. Incomes, home values, and educational attainment trail the U.S., with higher poverty and unemployment.

Median HHI
$52k
31% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$423k
36% below US avg
College Educated
15.4%
56% below US avg
WFH
1.6%
89% below US avg
Homeownership
72.7%
11% above US avg
Median Home
$110k
61% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A+
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 99% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
1.3
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−44.2%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−47.9%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.13 / 1k Residents92% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−40.5%
Burglary
0.13 / 1k Residents90% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
0.79 / 1k Residents89% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.13 / 1k Residents78% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+22Solidly Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Oak Hill, West Virginia
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%80%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B+
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C+
Weak9.8% of income
Property Rights
D+
WeakIJ Grade D+
Firearm Rights
A-
GreatFPC Grade A-
Homeschooling
C+
WeakModerate regulation

Energy independence: Net exporter (200% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A+
Fully OpenRetail sales legal
Gambling Laws
A+
Fully OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season184 days270 frost-free
Annual Rainfall54.0"
Elevation2,024 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
C+
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
D+
Weak425 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak831/sq mi
Fallout Danger
A-
Good1 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
C
WeakInland Flooding, Lightning, Strong Wind, Cold Wave, Earthquake
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 341 mi · coast 275 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$14.4M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityGreensboro299k people are 151 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital37 miCharleston, WV
Nearest Prison12 mi2 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T15:26:48.000Z

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