At a Glance
Median Income
$51,016
$20,914 per capita
Home Value
$110,500
Zillow: $164,362
Median Rent
$645/mo
30.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
82/100K
2,119/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.0%
79.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
17.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.7%
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
318 sunny days/yr
How Beggs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Beggs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Beggs a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Beggs residents earn a median household income of $51,016 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,914. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,724 business establishments, including 96 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Beggs is $110,500 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $164,362. Median rent is $645/month, with 30.6% 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 1976.
Safety & Crime
Beggs reports 82 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,119/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
16.0% of adults in Beggs hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
79.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Beggs has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population1,193
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density284/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$51,016
Per Capita$20,914
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty17.1%
County GDP$2,855M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,068
Housing
A+
Home Value$110,500
Rent$645
Ownership76.2%
Zillow$164,362
Housing Units506
Rent Burden30.6%
Crime
F
Violent82/100K
Property2,119/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault82/100K
Burglary489/100K
Health
Obesity44.7%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death12,169/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation725 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.0%
High School+79.0%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute33 min
Broadband79.1%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Beggs was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Okmulgee Regional/Paul And Betty Abbott Field (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
27.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.
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