At a Glance
Median Income
$46,548
$22,445 per capita
Home Value
$108,300
Zillow: $193,615
Median Rent
$671/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.1%
82.0% high school+
Unemployment
10.0%
17.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.2%
22.6% smoking rate
How Briggs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Briggs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Briggs a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Briggs residents earn a median household income of $46,548 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,445. The unemployment rate stands at 10.0% (178% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 921 business establishments, including 99 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Briggs is $108,300 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $193,615. Median rent is $671/month, with 51.0% 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 1993.
Education
27.1% of adults in Briggs hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
82.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Briggs has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,078
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density128/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
C
Median Income$46,548
Per Capita$22,445
Unemployment10.0%
Poverty17.9%
County GDP$1,929M
Avg Weekly Wage$945
Housing
A+
Home Value$108,300
Rent$671
Ownership87.2%
Zillow$193,615
Housing Units464
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity45.2%
Diabetes14.1%
Smoking22.6%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death12,008/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain51.0 in/yr
Elevation875 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.1%
High School+82.0%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute21 min
Broadband80.1%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Briggs was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Muskogee-Davis Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.