Oak Hill is a small town of 1,698 in Ohio, with a median household income of $37,500
and a 7.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Oak Hill stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Oak Hill is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Oak Hill city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 86.8
Oak Hill's overall cost of living index is 86.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Oak Hill costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Oak Hill, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$85,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$706
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
66.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$37,500
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Oak Hill's violent crime rate is 188.2 per 100,000 residents
— 50% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
188.2 /100k
Property Crime
934.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Oak Hill is served primarily by Oak Hill Union Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Oak Hill, OH
National Avg
School District
Oak Hill Union Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Oak Hill sees average highs of 41.1°F in January
and 86.1°F in July,
with 37.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 13.6 inches of snow per year.
Oak Hill's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Oak Hill roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $85,200 and median rent is $706/month.
Oak Hill's violent crime rate is 188.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 934.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Oak Hill are operated by Oak Hill Union Local.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1. 13.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Oak Hill, OH has a population of 1,698, a median household income of $37,500, and an unemployment rate of 7.5%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Oak Hill averages 41.1°F in January and 86.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.4 inches
with about 13.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Oak Hill, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45656.
The population of Oak Hill, Ohio is 1,698 with a median age of 42.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Oak Hill: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $85,200, median household income $37,500, crime index 48 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Oak Hill side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
