The Town FilesOceana, West Virginia
Town in Wyoming County · population 1,449 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $66,900
- Household income
- $32,875
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 21 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 40.0
Oceana is a town of 1,449 people in Wyoming County, West Virginia. The median home is worth $66,900, below the typical West Virginia town ($125,000). It ranks quieter than 92% of West Virginia towns, better for first-time buyers than 76% of West Virginia towns, better transit than 74% of West Virginia towns.
How Oceana ranks
Percentile among West Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of West Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Oceana is worth $66,900, below the typical West Virginia town ($125,000). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $32,875, which is more affordable than 76% of West Virginia towns. Median rent is $884 a month. 60.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Oceana | Typical West Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $66,900 | $125,000 |
| Median rent | $884 | $811 |
| Median household income | $32,875 | $52,093 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 60.1% | 70.7% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Oceana
| People | Oceana | Typical West Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.0 | 43.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.1% | 21.9% |
| Under 18 | 16.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 5.9% | 18.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 43.1% | 18.6% |
| Veterans | 4.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| Average commute | 24.1 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 71.6% | 86.7% |
Weather in Oceana
July highs average 84.3°F and January lows 22.9°F. About 51.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 20.9 inches of snow (typical West Virginia town: 23.8 in). Expect about 10 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 123 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Oceana since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 41 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on March 18, 2021.
Severe weather in Wyoming County since 1996
Wyoming County has been included in 30 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3639: Severe Winter Storm |
| February 26, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4861: Severe Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4517: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3450: Covid-19 |
| March 31, 2015 | Severe Storm | DR-4210: Severe Winter Storm, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Wyoming County
Wyoming County had 4,345 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,988 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Oceana itself the ACS puts it at 5.1%.
Public schools in Oceana
4 public schools with 1,290 students, about 15.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westside High School | 9-12 | 557 | 19.9 |
| Berlin Mckinney Elementary School | PK-4 | 374 | 13.9 |
| Oceana Middle School | 5-8 | 215 | 13.4 |
| Road Branch Elementary & Middle School | PK-8 | 144 | 9.6 |
Towns near Oceana
- Kopperston, WV4.9 mi · 569 people · home $48,900
- Pineville, WV9.1 mi · 645 people · home $119,300
- Robinette, WV10.5 mi · 567 people · home $70,400
- Mallory, WV10.6 mi · 1,552 people · home $106,300
- Accoville, WV11.8 mi · 599 people · home $84,600
- Bolt, WV12.6 mi · 518 people · home —
- Man, WV14.1 mi · 772 people · home $154,200
- Mullens, WV15.4 mi · 1,480 people · home $78,600
Oceana questions
Is Oceana, West Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Oceana scores better for retirees than 62% of West Virginia towns and quieter than 92%. 22.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.0).
How much does a house cost in Oceana?
The median owner-occupied home in Oceana is valued at $66,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $32,875, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $884 a month.
What is the weather like in Oceana?
July highs average 84.3°F and January lows 22.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.2 inches of precipitation a year and 20.9 inches of snow.
Does Oceana get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Oceana in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)