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Oakvale, WV
Town in Mercer County, West Virginia.
Population
254
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
608
ZIP codes
0
Oakvale and its ZIP codes
Oakvale at a glance
- Oakvale is about 8.2 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mercer County. PPP loans are for Oakvale.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,374
19,507 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,206
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$487M
FY 2026, $8,162 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Oakvale, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
498
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
187
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 22°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Oakvale, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.0%
U.S. 33.3% +7.7 pts
Diabetes
16.1%
U.S. 12.1% +4.0 pts
Smoking
22.6%
U.S. 12.8% +9.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.6%
U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts
Cities near Oakvale
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AthensTown | 6.7 mi | 0.4 |
| Glen Lyn, VATown | 7 mi | 0.6 |
| PrincetonCity | 7 mi | 3 |
| Narrows, VATown | 9 mi | 1.3 |
| Rich Creek, VATown | 9.2 mi | 0.8 |
| Rocky Gap, VACensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 0.2 |
| PeterstownTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| Mechanicsburg, VACensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| Pearisburg, VATown | 14 mi | 3.2 |
| LashmeetCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| BluefieldCity | 14 mi | 9 |
| MontcalmCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.7 |
| Brush ForkCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.9 |
| Bastian, VACensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| Ripplemead, VACensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| BluewellCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Oakvale, WV in?
- Oakvale is in Mercer County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Oakvale, WV?
- About 254 people live in Oakvale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Oakvale?
- Nearby places include Athens (6.7 mi), Glen Lyn, VA (7 mi), Princeton (7 mi), Narrows, VA (9 mi), Rich Creek, VA (9.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023