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Light Oak, NC
Census-designated place in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
Population
277
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
193
ZIP codes
0
Light Oak and its ZIP codes
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cleveland County. PPP loans are for Light Oak.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,935
35,958 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,181
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$706M
FY 2026, $7,097 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Light Oak, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
613
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
33
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 27°F
50.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Light Oak, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.6%
U.S. 33.3% +10.3 pts
Diabetes
18.3%
U.S. 12.1% +6.2 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.7%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Light Oak
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ShelbyCity | 3.6 mi | 22.4 |
| Patterson SpringsTown | 4.3 mi | 1 |
| WacoTown | 6.1 mi | 0.8 |
| EarlTown | 7 mi | 0.9 |
| GroverTown | 7.6 mi | 1 |
| DellviewTown | 7.9 mi | 0.1 |
| Kings MountainCity | 8.1 mi | 14.6 |
| CherryvilleCity | 8.7 mi | 5.8 |
| KingstownTown | 9.5 mi | 1.8 |
| FallstonTown | 10 mi | 2.2 |
| LawndaleTown | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| LattimoreTown | 11 mi | 1 |
| Bessemer CityCity | 11 mi | 5.7 |
| Boiling SpringsTown | 11 mi | 4.5 |
| Blacksburg, SCTown | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| MooresboroTown | 13 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Light Oak, NC in?
- Light Oak is in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Light Oak, NC?
- About 277 people live in Light Oak, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Light Oak?
- Nearby places include Shelby (3.6 mi), Patterson Springs (4.3 mi), Waco (6.1 mi), Earl (7 mi), Grover (7.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023