Caney, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Atoka County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
158 Population 557/sq mi density
$40,625 Median Income $24,483 per capita
$107,800 Home Value $269,017 Zillow
$775 Median Rent 23.9% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$40,625 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,800 home value, $775/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Caney, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,625
46% below
$24,483 per capita
Home Value
$107,800
62% below
Zillow: $269,017
Median Rent
$775/mo
33% below
23.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
2,083/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.9%
68% below
80.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
23% above
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

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)

Income
54%
Home Value
38%
Rent
67%
Poverty
21%
Bachelor's
32%
Unemployment
47%
Crime
0%
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 $40,625 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,483. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% 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 $107,800 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $269,017. Median rent is $775/month, with 23.9% 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 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 2,083/100K.

Education

10.9% of adults in Caney hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 80.9% 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. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population158
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density557/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$40,625
Per Capita$24,483
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$485M
Avg Weekly Wage$775

Housing

A+
Home Value$107,800
Rent$775
Ownership56.9%
Zillow$269,017
Housing Units74
Rent Burden23.9%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,083/100K

Health

Obesity39.5%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death12,958/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain45.7 in/yr
Elevation590 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+80.9%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute22 min
Broadband55.4%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Caney was built in 1981.
29.8% work from home.
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.
25.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.