Light Oak, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
321 332.4M (US)
Median Age
57.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
100.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,583 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
76.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
12 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$87,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$356 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$586 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
32.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cleveland County
1
Shelby-Kings Mountain Urban Area
1
North Carolina
1

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Cleveland County
2
Shelby-Kings Mountain Urban Area
2
North Carolina
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 2 39
Feb 4 1 43
Mar 4 1 50
Apr 3 0 58
May 4 0 67
Jun 4 0 75
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 4 0 77
Sep 4 0 70
Oct 4 0 60
Nov 3 0 50
Dec 4 0 42

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 40% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (40%) (58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 61%
Hillary Clinton 36%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 10, NC State Senate District 44, NC State House District 110, NC
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Schools

Cleveland ECHS
<1 miles, W • 3.7 star
Shelby Intermediate
1 miles, W • 1.9 star
Jefferson Elementary
2 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Pinnacle Classical Academy
2 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Cleveland Community College
1 miles, W • 1.4 star
Gardner-Webb University
11 miles, W • 1.9 star
Gaston College
16 miles, E • 1.4 star
Paul Mitchell the School-Gastonia
17 miles, SE • 1 star
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Hospitals

Atrium Health Cleveland
3 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Atrium Health Kings Mountain
8 miles, SE • 5 star
Cherokee Medical Center
16 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Caromont Regional Medical Center
19 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Asheville Regional Airport
61 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
95 miles, S • 1.4 star
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