At a Glance
Median Income
$39,236
$21,205 per capita
Home Value
$67,300
Zillow: $103,475
Median Rent
$677/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
103/100K
875/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.0%
86.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
21.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
26.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
310 sunny days/yr
How Arkoma Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Arkoma's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Arkoma 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
Arkoma residents earn a median household income of $39,236 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,205. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,751 business establishments, including 302 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Arkoma is $67,300 , 76% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $103,475. Median rent is $677/month, with 28.3% 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 1970.
Safety & Crime
Arkoma reports 103 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 875/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
10.0% of adults in Arkoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
86.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Arkoma has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population2,001
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density577/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$39,236
Per Capita$21,205
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty21.4%
County GDP$9,255M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,061
Housing
A+
Home Value$67,300
Rent$677
Ownership59.9%
Zillow$103,475
Housing Units812
Rent Burden28.3%
Crime
F
Violent103/100K
Property875/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault103/100K
Burglary309/100K
Health
Obesity42.2%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking26.0%
Heart Disease8.5%
Premature Death11,659/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain47.3 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation415 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+86.1%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute16 min
Broadband81.9%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Arkoma was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Fort Smith Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.504 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 302 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
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