At a Glance
Median Income
$70,938
$32,466 per capita
Home Value
$99,000
Zillow: $248,326
Violent Crime
0/100K
3,061/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.2%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
15.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
310 sunny days/yr
How Caney Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Caney's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Caney a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Caney residents earn a median household income of $70,938 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,466. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 334 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Caney is $99,000 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $248,326. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Caney reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,061/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
11.2% of adults in Caney hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Caney has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population423
Median Age31.7 yrs
Density557/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$70,938
Per Capita$32,466
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty15.4%
County GDP$485M
Avg Weekly Wage$775
Housing
A+
Home Value$99,000
Rent
Ownership76.6%
Zillow$248,326
Housing Units74
Rent Burden23.9%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property3,061/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death12,958/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain45.7 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation590 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute32 min
Broadband65.0%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Caney was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Durant Regional/Eaker Field (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.