At a Glance
Median Income
$55,139
$15,455 per capita
Home Value
$9,999
Zillow: $195,196
Bachelor's Degree+
37.3%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
21.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.3%
24.3% smoking rate
How Box Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Box's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Box a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Box residents earn a median household income of $55,139 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,455. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 767 business establishments, including 75 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Box is $9,999 , 96% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $195,196. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Education
37.3% of adults in Box hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Box has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population92
Median Age52.5 yrs
Density28/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans37.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$55,139
Per Capita$15,455
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty21.7%
County GDP$998M
Avg Weekly Wage$732
Housing
A+
Home Value$9,999
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$195,196
Housing Units64
Rent Burden25.9%
Health
Obesity47.3%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death14,517/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain47.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation852 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+37.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+18.4%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Box was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Muskogee-Davis Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
66.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.