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Oak Hill, West Virginia

City · Population 7,732 · #17 in West Virginia
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Oak Hill is a city in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 8,179 at the 2020 census.

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About Oak Hill

Set in the southern part of West Virginia, Oak Hill is a close-knit town, home to 7,732 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Oak Hill is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 9.7 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 797 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Oak Hill Unique

  • A top-25 city in West Virginia by population (#17 of 230 incorporated places).
  • One of 8 places in the US named Oak Hill — but the West Virginia one has a character all its own.
  • Positioned in southern West Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

  • The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
  • Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 7,732.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Oak Hill

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🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Oak Hill

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🏫 Schools in Oak Hill

  • Fayette Institute Of Technology
  • New River Intermediate
  • New River Primary
  • Oak Hill High
  • Oak Hill Middle School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

  • Camc Plateau Medical Center, Inc · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCity
Population (2024)7,732
Rank in state#17 of 230
Land area9.7 sq mi
Density797/sq mi
Coordinates37.9748, -81.1571

🌤️ Current Weather

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