Oklahoma
Allen is a small town in Oklahoma with a population of 966. Residents earn $42,708 per year, which is 43% below the national average.
Based on current data, Allen receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Allen offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Allen is $42,708, 43% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. The poverty rate of 26.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Allen is $82,200, 71% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $919 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Allen is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 966 per 100,000, 51% below the national average.
13.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Allen enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
| English Only | 95.4% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.6% |
| 66% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $42,708 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $22,575 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,107 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,502 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 26.6% |
| 115% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,188 |
| County GDP | $2,828M |
| Restaurants | 80 |
| Healthcare | 124 |
| Retail | 157 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,869 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.49% |
| Commute Time | 17.4 min |
| Work from Home | 1.4% |
| Census Median | $82,200 |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $176,293 |
| Median List Price | $178,000 |
| Median List Price | $178,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $131 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.4% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 4 |
| Census Median Rent | $919 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |
| Studio | $744 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $995 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,297 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,501 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,869 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.49% |
| Obesity | 40.2% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.9% |
| Heart Disease | 6.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.0% |
| Asthma | 12.3% |
| COPD | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.5% |
| Depression | 26.9% |
| Mental Distress | 19.6% |
| Physical Distress | 14.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 87.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.4% |
| Premature Death | 13,577/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 59.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 124 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 965.7/100K |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 214.6/100K |
| Theft | 643.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 107.3/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 868 ft (265 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,028/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.8776°N, 96.4129°W |
| County FIPS | 40123 |
Winner: Republican by 46.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.1% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.08 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 1,028/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 124 |
| Restaurants | 80 |
| Retail Stores | 157 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 17.4 min |
| Work from Home | 1.4% |