Carrier, OK
Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Alfalfa County County
1.5
/5.0
D
Poor
78
Population
63/sq mi density
59°F
Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Carrier, OK
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
6.4%
81% below
76.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
58% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
14% above
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
How Carrier Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Carrier's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
19%
Unemployment
158%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Carrier a Good Place to Live?
D
1.5 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
6.4% of adults in Carrier hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below the national average). 76.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carrier has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population78
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density63/mi²
Male / Female39% / 62%
Foreign Born5.1%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$24,886
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$410M
Avg Weekly Wage$980
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$149,767
Housing Units43
Rent Burden23.1%
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death7,651/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain31.5 in/yr
Elevation1,352 ft
Education
DBachelor's+6.4%
High School+76.6%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute23 min
Broadband83.3%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Carrier was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Enid Woodring Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.393 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
32.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.