At a Glance
Median Income
$69,583
$37,946 per capita
Home Value
$104,200
Zillow: $175,986
Bachelor's Degree+
17.5%
84.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
14.8% smoking rate
How Byers Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Byers's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Byers a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Byers residents earn a median household income of $69,583 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,946. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 126 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Byers is $104,200 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $175,986. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
17.5% of adults in Byers hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
84.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Byers has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population334
Median Age55.4 yrs
Density337/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,583
Per Capita$37,946
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$209M
Avg Weekly Wage$858
Housing
A+
Home Value$104,200
Rent
Ownership94.1%
Zillow$175,986
Housing Units224
Rent Burden23.3%
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death12,788/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain30.9 in/yr
Elevation1,011 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.5%
High School+84.4%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 16%
Commute24 min
Broadband77.1%
Internet Speed66 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Byers was built in 1971.
30.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Lawton-Fort Sill Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.