Oklahoma
Bessie is a small town in Oklahoma with a population of 275. Residents earn $49,000 per year, which is 35% below the national average.
Based on current data, Bessie receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Bessie offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Bessie is $49,000, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Bessie is $79,000, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $958 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x 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%. 96.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Bessie enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $49,000 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,282 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $875 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $53,359 |
| Unemployment | 6.2% |
| 72% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.9% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 294 |
| County GDP | $393M |
| Restaurants | 9 |
| Healthcare | 11 |
| Retail | 41 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,600 |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.03% |
| Commute Time | 25.3 min |
| Work from Home | 2.8% |
| Census Median | $79,000 |
| 72% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $958 |
| 18% below US avg |
| Studio | $744 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $995 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,297 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,501 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,600 |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.03% |
| Obesity | 40.7% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.7% |
| Heart Disease | 7.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.4% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 8.6% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.3% |
| Depression | 26.9% |
| Mental Distress | 19.8% |
| Physical Distress | 14.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 77.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.3% |
| Premature Death | 13,689/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 32.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 11 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 60.6°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,544 ft (471 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 529/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3854°N, 98.9892°W |
| County FIPS | 40149 |
Winner: Republican by 74.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 5.9% |
| 82% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.08 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 529/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 98.0% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 11 |
| Restaurants | 9 |
| Retail Stores | 41 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 25.3 min |
| Work from Home | 2.8% |