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Boise City, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Cimarron County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,218 Population 823/sq mi density
$49,224 Median Income $21,597 per capita
$65,300 Home Value $77,239 Zillow
$691 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
279 Violent Crime/100K 1,207 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$49,224 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,300 home value, $691/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
279 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Boise City, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,224
34% below
$21,597 per capita
Home Value
$65,300
77% below
Zillow: $77,239
Median Rent
$691/mo
41% below
25.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
279/100K
27% below
1,207/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.2%
55% below
83.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
12.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
26% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
318 sunny days/yr

How Boise City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
66%
Home Value
23%
Rent
59%
Poverty
103%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
73%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Boise City a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Boise City residents earn a median household income of $49,224 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,597. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 96 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Boise City is $65,300 , 77% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $77,239. Median rent is $691/month, with 25.0% 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 1963.

Safety & Crime

Boise City reports 279 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,207/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

15.2% of adults in Boise City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 83.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Boise City has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°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

Population1,218
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density823/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$49,224
Per Capita$21,597
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.8%
County GDP$263M
Avg Weekly Wage$836

Housing

A+
Home Value$65,300
Rent$691
Ownership66.0%
Zillow$77,239
Housing Units609
Rent Burden25.0%

Crime

F
Violent279/100K
Property1,207/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault279/100K
Burglary650/100K

Health

Obesity40.5%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,802/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation4,164 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.2%
High School+83.8%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 92% / D 7%
Commute5 min
Broadband78.9%
Internet Speed42 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Boise City was founded in 1908.
The median home in Boise City was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Liberal Mid-America Regional (88 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.