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Carmen, OK
Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Alfalfa County County
Carmen, OK
At a Glance
How Carmen Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Carmen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Carmen a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Carmen residents earn a median household income of $49,375 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,628. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 36.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 147 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Carmen is $47,500 , 83% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $77,655. Median rent is $645/month, with 29.2% 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 1948.
Safety & Crime
Carmen reports 381 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 0% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 317/100K.
Education
18.1% of adults in Carmen hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 86.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carmen has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.