Oak Level is a small town of 453 in Virginia, with a median household income of $32,523
.
Strengths:
Oak Level stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Oak Level is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Oak Level city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Oak Level metro area.
Metric
Oak Level, VA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$121,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
85.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$32,523
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Oak Level's violent crime rate is 233.4 per 100,000 residents
— 39% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
233.4 /100k
Property Crime
1501.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Oak Level is served primarily by Henry County Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Oak Level, VA
National Avg
School District
Henry County Public Schools
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Elementary Schools
9
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
2
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Student/Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
83.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Oak Level sees average highs of 47.6°F in January
and 87.4°F in July,
with 47.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 9.4 inches of snow per year.
Oak Level has a median home value of $121,600 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $32,523.
Oak Level's violent crime rate is 233.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1501.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Oak Level are operated by Henry County Public Schools.
The district has 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 17.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Oak Level, VA has a population of 453, a median household income of $32,523, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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 Level averages 47.6°F in January and 87.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.1 inches
with about 9.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Oak Level, VA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 24055, 24102.
The population of Oak Level, Virginia is 453 with a median age of 55.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Oak Level: median home $121,600, median household income $32,523, crime index 65 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Oak Level side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.