Oklahoma
Asher is a small town in Oklahoma with a population of 459. Residents earn $106,250 per year, which is 41% above the national average.
Based on current data, Asher receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include long commute times, high obesity rates. Asher offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Asher is $106,250, which is significantly higher than the national average — 41% above $75,149. This places Asher among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. 9.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Asher is $132,700, 53% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $867 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
5.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Asher enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
| English Only | 98.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.5% |
| 89% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $106,250 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,784 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,107 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,502 |
| Unemployment | 0.5% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.5% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,188 |
| County GDP | $2,828M |
| Restaurants | 80 |
| Healthcare | 124 |
| Retail | 157 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,869 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.16% |
| Commute Time | 36.5 min |
| Work from Home | 14.5% |
| Census Median | $132,700 |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $186,052 |
| Census Median Rent | $867 |
| 25% below US avg |
| Studio | $744 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $995 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,297 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,501 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,869 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.16% |
| Obesity | 42.5% |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.0% |
| Heart Disease | 6.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.3% |
| Asthma | 12.8% |
| COPD | 8.7% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.4% |
| Depression | 27.5% |
| Mental Distress | 20.9% |
| Physical Distress | 15.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 85.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.0% |
| Premature Death | 13,577/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 59.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 124 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 61.6°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.5 inches |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 4.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 997 ft (304 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 596/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9884°N, 96.9254°W |
| County FIPS | 40123 |
Winner: Republican by 46.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 5.9% |
| 82% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.08 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 596/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 124 |
| Restaurants | 80 |
| Retail Stores | 157 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 36.5 min |
| Work from Home | 14.5% |