Oakvale, WV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
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
232 332.4M (US)
Median Age
11.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
84.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$64,028 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
37 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$120,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$525 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$475 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
29.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Mercer County
4
Bluefield Urban Area
3
West Virginia
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Mercer County
2
Bluefield Urban Area
3
West Virginia
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 8 31
Feb 3 7 34
Mar 3 3 42
Apr 3 1 52
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 4 0 70
Aug 3 0 70
Sep 3 0 63
Oct 2 0 53
Nov 3 1 44
Dec 3 5 34

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 31% of residents leaning left and 66% leaning right.

Liberal (31%) (66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 79%
Hillary Clinton 17%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, WV State Senate District 6, WV Delegate District 39, WV
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Schools

Oakvale School
1 miles, E • 2.3 star
Mercer Christian Academy
6 miles, NW • 5 star
Melrose Elementary School
6 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Athens Elementary School
7 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Concord University
7 miles, N • 1.4 star
Valley College-Princeton
7 miles, NW • 1 star
Bluefield State College
15 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Princeton Community Hospital
8 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Carilion Giles Community Hospital
14 miles, E • 4.1 star
Bluefield Regional Medical Center
15 miles, W • 2.3 star
Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski
22 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Airports

Greenbrier Valley Airport
48 miles, NE • 1 star
Yeager Airport
80 miles, N • 1.4 star
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