Oklahoma
Carter is a small town in Oklahoma with a population of 193. Residents earn $70,500 per year, which is 6% below the national average.
Based on current data, Carter receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Carter offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Carter is $70,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. Only 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Carter is $71,500, 75% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $700 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
16.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5/10.
Carter enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches, including 8.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 98.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.0% |
| 85% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $70,500 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,579 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,041 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,083 |
| Unemployment | 0.7% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.3% |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 777 |
| County GDP | $1,261M |
| Restaurants | 69 |
| Healthcare | 81 |
| Retail | 127 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,513 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.91% |
| Commute Time | 25.9 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $71,500 |
| 75% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $700 |
| 40% below US avg |
| Studio | $776 |
| 1 Bedroom | $803 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,054 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,324 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,553 |
| Owner-Occupied | 83.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,513 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.91% |
| Obesity | 39.8% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.8% |
| Heart Disease | 7.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.9% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 9.8% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.7% |
| Depression | 25.8% |
| Mental Distress | 20.2% |
| Physical Distress | 16.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.0% |
| Premature Death | 11,753/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 81 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 60.1°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 29.5 inches |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 8.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 59.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 14 |
| Elevation | 1,828 ft (557 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 364/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2169°N, 99.5036°W |
| County FIPS | 40009 |
Winner: Republican by 70.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.5% |
| 51% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.04 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 364/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 68.0% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 81 |
| Restaurants | 69 |
| Retail Stores | 127 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 25.9 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |