At a Glance
Median Income
$48,798
$31,207 per capita
Home Value
$118,800
Zillow: $248,654
Median Rent
$785/mo
22.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.7%
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
9.9%
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.8%
20.6% smoking rate
How Bushyhead Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bushyhead's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bushyhead a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bushyhead residents earn a median household income of $48,798 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,207. The unemployment rate stands at 9.9% (175% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,210 business establishments, including 118 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bushyhead is $118,800 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $248,654. Median rent is $785/month, with 22.6% 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 1989.
Education
8.7% of adults in Bushyhead hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bushyhead has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,253
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density84/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$48,798
Per Capita$31,207
Unemployment9.9%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$4,881M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
Housing
A+
Home Value$118,800
Rent$785
Ownership81.3%
Zillow$248,654
Housing Units593
Rent Burden22.6%
Health
Obesity42.8%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking20.6%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death8,219/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain43.9 in/yr
Elevation753 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute35 min
Broadband79.5%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Bushyhead was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Tulsa International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 118 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.