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Carter, OK
Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Beckham County County
Carter, OK
At a Glance
How Carter Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Carter's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Carter a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Carter residents earn a median household income of $70,500 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,579. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 777 business establishments, including 69 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Carter is $71,500 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $119,834. Median rent is $700/month, with 11.3% 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 1947.
Safety & Crime
Carter reports 170 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,064/100K.
Education
16.5% of adults in Carter hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 87.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Carter has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.