Carter, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Beckham County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
193 Population 364/sq mi density
$70,500 Median Income $29,579 per capita
$71,500 Home Value $119,834 Zillow
$700 Median Rent 11.3% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$70,500 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$71,500 home value, $700/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Carter, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,500
6% below
$29,579 per capita
Home Value
$71,500
75% below
Zillow: $119,834
Median Rent
$700/mo
40% below
11.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.5%
51% below
87.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
64% below
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
24% above
22.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

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)

Income
94%
Home Value
25%
Rent
60%
Poverty
59%
Bachelor's
49%
Unemployment
36%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Carter a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 1.3% (64% 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 26.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population193
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density364/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,500
Per Capita$29,579
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$1,261M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041

Housing

A+
Home Value$71,500
Rent$700
Ownership83.3%
Zillow$119,834
Housing Units104
Rent Burden11.3%

Health

Obesity39.8%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking22.2%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death11,753/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain26.1 in/yr
Elevation1,828 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.5%
High School+87.0%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 14%
Commute26 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Carter was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Elk City Regional Business (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.