Oklahoma
Carmen is a small town in Oklahoma with a population of 377. Residents earn $49,375 per year, which is 34% below the national average.
Based on current data, Carmen receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Carmen offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Carmen is $49,375, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. The poverty rate of 36.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Carmen is $47,500, 83% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $645 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
18.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Carmen enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.1 inches, including 12.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
| English Only | 89.2% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.8% |
| 19% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $49,375 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,628 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $980 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,195 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 36.4% |
| 194% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 147 |
| County GDP | $410M |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Healthcare | 8 |
| Retail | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,733 |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.65% |
| Commute Time | 26.3 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $47,500 |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $77,655 |
| Census Median Rent | $645 |
| 45% below US avg |
| Studio | $744 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $995 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,297 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,501 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,733 |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.65% |
| Obesity | 40.4% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.3% |
| Heart Disease | 7.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.6% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 8.6% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.4% |
| Depression | 27.1% |
| Mental Distress | 20.0% |
| Physical Distress | 15.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 81.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.8% |
| Premature Death | 7,651/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 31.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 8 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 58.8°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.1 inches |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 12.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,348 ft (411 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 248/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.5791°N, 98.4579°W |
| County FIPS | 40003 |
Winner: Republican by 76.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.1% |
| 46% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.08 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 248/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 8 |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Retail Stores | 21 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 26.3 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |