At a Glance
Violent Crime
286/100K
3,571/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
28.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.3%
24.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Blackgum Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Blackgum's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Blackgum a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Blackgum reports 286 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 25% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,571/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Blackgum hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Blackgum has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population39
Median Age20.4 yrs
Density177/mi²
Male / Female0% / 100%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans39.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$17,390
Unemployment28.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$998M
Avg Weekly Wage$732
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$195,196
Housing Units22
Rent Burden25.9%
Crime
F
Violent286/100K
Property3,571/100K
Health
Obesity47.3%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death14,517/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain51.0 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation911 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Broadband13.0%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Muskogee-Davis Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
74.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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