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Oak Level, VA

Census-designated place in Henry County, Virginia.

Population

563

Land area

6.1sq mi

People per sq mi

93

ZIP codes

0

Oak Level and its ZIP codes

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Oak Level at a glance

  • Oak Level is 58% less dense than Virginia as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $31,000 a year, 67% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $104,600 (73% below Virginia).

Local data for Oak Level, VA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Oak Level, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$31,000

Poverty rate

32.0%

Median home value

$104,600

Homeownership

96.6%

Bachelor's or higher

8.8%

Median age

53.0

Average commute

33.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (91), German Americans (37), French Americans (34).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Henry County. PPP loans are for Oak Level.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.9%

Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$46,799

15,384 jobs, 2025

Federal spending

$381M

FY 2026, $7,476 per person

Henry County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Oak Level, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone67.6%
  • Carpooled25.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home7.0%

Average one-way commute: 33.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Oak Level, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

746

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

44

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

87° / 26°F

47.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Oak Level, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

40.2%

U.S. 33.3% +6.9 pts

Diabetes

18.1%

U.S. 12.1% +6.0 pts

Smoking

17.6%

U.S. 12.8% +4.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.0%

U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts

Cities near Oak Level

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
StanleytownCensus-designated place2.9 mi2.8
BassettCensus-designated place3.5 mi3.5
CollinsvilleCensus-designated place4.9 mi7.9
FieldaleCensus-designated place6.4 mi1.6
Villa HeightsCensus-designated place6.8 mi1
MartinsvilleCity8.6 mi11
FerrumCensus-designated place10 mi9.1
ChatmossCensus-designated place11 mi5.4
Horse PastureCensus-designated place11 mi9.6
Laurel ParkCensus-designated place11 mi1.3
Henry ForkCensus-designated place13 mi2.7
Rocky MountTown15 mi6.8
RidgewayTown15 mi1
Patrick SpringsCensus-designated place19 mi15.5
Sandy LevelCensus-designated place19 mi6.7
StuartTown21 mi3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Oak Level, VA in?
Oak Level is in Henry County, Virginia.
What is the population of Oak Level, VA?
About 563 people live in Oak Level, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Oak Level?
Nearby places include Stanleytown (2.9 mi), Bassett (3.5 mi), Collinsville (4.9 mi), Fieldale (6.4 mi), Villa Heights (6.8 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023