Amber, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Grady County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
390 Population 99/sq mi density
$53,750 Median Income $28,124 per capita
$115,700 Home Value $198,453 Zillow
$1,067 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$53,750 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,700 home value, $1,067/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Amber, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,750
28% below
$28,124 per capita
Home Value
$115,700
59% below
Zillow: $198,453
Median Rent
$1,067/mo
8% below
24.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,104/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.7%
59% below
85.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
28% above
12.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
15% above
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Amber Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
72%
Home Value
41%
Rent
92%
Poverty
102%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
128%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Amber a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Amber residents earn a median household income of $53,750 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,124. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,286 business establishments, including 92 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Amber is $115,700 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $198,453. Median rent is $1,067/month, with 24.2% 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 1977.

Safety & Crime

Amber reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,104/100K.

Education

13.7% of adults in Amber hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 85.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Amber has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population390
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density99/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$28,124
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty12.6%
County GDP$4,046M
Avg Weekly Wage$934

Housing

A+
Home Value$115,700
Rent$1,067
Ownership77.1%
Zillow$198,453
Housing Units192
Rent Burden24.2%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,104/100K

Health

Obesity36.8%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death10,560/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain32.0 in/yr
Elevation1,256 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.7%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute28 min
Broadband69.4%
Internet Speed24 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Amber was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Will Rogers World (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
29.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.