At a Glance
Median Income
$43,542
$30,268 per capita
Home Value
$183,600
Zillow: $253,961
Median Rent
$715/mo
23.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
138/100K
1,378/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
16.4% smoking rate
How Ardmore Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ardmore's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ardmore a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ardmore residents earn a median household income of $43,542 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,268. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,050 business establishments, including 124 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ardmore is $183,600 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $253,961. Median rent is $715/month, with 23.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Ardmore reports 138 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,378/100K.
Education
15.8% of adults in Ardmore hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ardmore has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,444
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density708/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$43,542
Per Capita$30,268
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$6,971M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,206
Housing
A
Home Value$183,600
Rent$715
Ownership56.4%
Zillow$253,961
Housing Units566
Rent Burden23.8%
Crime
F
Violent138/100K
Property1,378/100K
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,777/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain55.7 in/yr
Elevation901 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute30 min
Broadband76.1%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Ardmore was founded in 1922.
The median home in Ardmore was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Pryor Field Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 124 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.