Carnegie, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Caddo County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,648 Population 1,239/sq mi density
$42,976 Median Income $24,747 per capita
$73,900 Home Value $81,302 Zillow
$628 Median Rent 24.1% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
147 Violent Crime/100K 663 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$42,976 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,900 home value, $628/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
147 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Carnegie, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,976
43% below
$24,747 per capita
Home Value
$73,900
74% below
Zillow: $81,302
Median Rent
$628/mo
46% below
24.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
147/100K
61% below
663/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.4%
66% below
80.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
81% above
18.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
29% above
24.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Carnegie Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
57%
Home Value
26%
Rent
54%
Poverty
146%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
181%
Crime
39%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Carnegie a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Carnegie residents earn a median household income of $42,976 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,747. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 620 business establishments, including 43 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Carnegie is $73,900 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $81,302. Median rent is $628/month, with 24.1% 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 1963.

Safety & Crime

Carnegie reports 147 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 663/100K.

Education

11.4% of adults in Carnegie hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 80.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Carnegie has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,648
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density1,239/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

C+
Median Income$42,976
Per Capita$24,747
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty18.1%
County GDP$1,235M
Avg Weekly Wage$958

Housing

A+
Home Value$73,900
Rent$628
Ownership63.6%
Zillow$81,302
Housing Units760
Rent Burden24.1%

Crime

F
Violent147/100K
Property663/100K

Health

Obesity41.3%
Diabetes14.5%
Smoking24.1%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death16,065/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain31.4 in/yr
Elevation1,340 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.4%
High School+80.9%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute18 min
Broadband80.2%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Carnegie was founded in 1903.
The median home in Carnegie was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Hobart Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.