Akins, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Sequoyah County County

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
499 Population 37/sq mi density
$120,900 Home Value $189,730 Zillow
60°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Akins, OK

At a Glance

Home Value
$120,900
57% below
Zillow: $189,730
Bachelor's Degree+
10.5%
69% below
72.8% high school+
Unemployment
9.8%
172% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.4%
48% above
24.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Akins Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Akins's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
43%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
272%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Akins a Good Place to Live?

D
1.8 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Akins is $120,900 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $189,730. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.

Education

10.5% of adults in Akins hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 72.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Akins has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population499
Median Age56.2 yrs
Density37/mi²
Male / Female42% / 59%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$30,564
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$998M
Avg Weekly Wage$732

Housing

Home Value$120,900
Rent
Ownership94.2%
Zillow$189,730
Housing Units265
Rent Burden25.9%

Health

Obesity47.4%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking24.1%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death14,517/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain47.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation596 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.5%
High School+72.8%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute39 min
Broadband44.2%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Akins was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Fort Smith Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
39.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.