Asher, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Pontotoc County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
459 Population 596/sq mi density
$106,250 Median Income $40,784 per capita
$132,700 Home Value $189,695 Zillow
$867 Median Rent 37.5% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$106,250 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$132,700 home value, $867/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Asher, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$106,250
41% above
$40,784 per capita
Home Value
$132,700
53% below
Zillow: $189,695
Median Rent
$867/mo
25% below
37.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.9%
82% below
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.5%
32% above
19.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Asher Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
141%
Home Value
47%
Rent
75%
Poverty
77%
Bachelor's
18%
Unemployment
50%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Asher a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Asher residents earn a median household income of $106,250 , which is 41% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,784. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,188 business establishments, including 80 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Asher is $132,700 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $189,695. Median rent is $867/month, with 37.5% 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 2000.

Education

5.9% of adults in Asher hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Asher has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population459
Median Age46.9 yrs
Density596/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$106,250
Per Capita$40,784
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$2,828M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,107

Housing

A+
Home Value$132,700
Rent$867
Ownership82.6%
Zillow$189,695
Housing Units254
Rent Burden37.5%

Health

Obesity42.5%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death13,577/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation997 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.9%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute37 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed65 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Asher was founded in 1901.
The median home in Asher was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is Ada Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.