At a Glance
Median Income
$50,735
$28,993 per capita
Home Value
$88,400
Zillow: $127,337
Median Rent
$579/mo
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.7%
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
20.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
14.9% smoking rate
How Arnett Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Arnett's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Arnett a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Arnett residents earn a median household income of $50,735 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,993. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 138 business establishments, including 3 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Arnett is $88,400 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $127,337. Median rent is $579/month, with 17.5% 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 1957.
Education
23.7% of adults in Arnett hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Arnett has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population544
Median Age53.8 yrs
Density1,046/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born5.0%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$50,735
Per Capita$28,993
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty20.1%
County GDP$1,003M
Avg Weekly Wage$879
Housing
A+
Home Value$88,400
Rent$579
Ownership80.2%
Zillow$127,337
Housing Units338
Rent Burden17.5%
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death14,087/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain25.3 in/yr
Elevation2,449 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.7%
High School+86.6%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 87% / D 11%
Commute27 min
Broadband73.6%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Arnett was founded in 1900.
The median home in Arnett was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Elk City Regional Business (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
36.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.