Allen, OK
Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Pontotoc County County
Allen, OK
At a Glance
How Allen Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Allen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Allen a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Allen residents earn a median household income of $42,708 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,575. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,188 business establishments, including 80 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Allen is $82,200 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $181,251. Median rent is $919/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Safety & Crime
Allen reports 248 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 35% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,104/100K.
Education
13.1% of adults in Allen hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Allen has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.