Canadian, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · McIntosh County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
242 Population 318/sq mi density
$54,750 Median Income $17,239 per capita
$85,000 Home Value $160,925 Zillow
$800 Median Rent 15.0% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$54,750 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,000 home value, $800/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Canadian, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,750
27% below
$17,239 per capita
Home Value
$85,000
70% below
Zillow: $160,925
Median Rent
$800/mo
31% below
15.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.6%
15% below
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
18% above
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Canadian Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
73%
Home Value
30%
Rent
69%
Poverty
90%
Bachelor's
85%
Unemployment
64%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Canadian a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Canadian residents earn a median household income of $54,750 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,239. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 421 business establishments, including 45 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Canadian is $85,000 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $160,925. Median rent is $800/month, with 15.0% 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 1969.

Education

28.6% of adults in Canadian hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% below the national average). 92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Canadian has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population242
Median Age28.8 yrs
Density318/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans12.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$54,750
Per Capita$17,239
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$512M
Avg Weekly Wage$710

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,000
Rent$800
Ownership78.7%
Zillow$160,925
Housing Units70
Rent Burden15.0%

Health

Obesity38.0%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death14,640/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain49.8 in/yr
Elevation726 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.6%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute18 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Canadian was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Mc Alester Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.