Chandler, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Lincoln County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,893 Population 301/sq mi density
$48,607 Median Income $27,703 per capita
$114,800 Home Value $206,518 Zillow
$807 Median Rent 32.7% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
441 Violent Crime/100K 1,697 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$48,607 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,800 home value, $807/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
441 violent crimes/100K (16% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Chandler, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,607
35% below
$27,703 per capita
Home Value
$114,800
59% below
Zillow: $206,518
Median Rent
$807/mo
31% below
32.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
441/100K
16% above
1,697/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.2%
31% below
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
28% above
21.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.2%
38% above
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Chandler Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
65%
Home Value
41%
Rent
69%
Poverty
174%
Bachelor's
69%
Unemployment
128%
Crime
116%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Chandler a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Chandler residents earn a median household income of $48,607 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,703. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 731 business establishments, including 52 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Chandler is $114,800 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $206,518. Median rent is $807/month, with 32.7% 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 1975.

Safety & Crime

Chandler reports 441 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 16% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,697/100K.

Education

23.2% of adults in Chandler hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Chandler has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,893
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density301/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans7.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$48,607
Per Capita$27,703
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty21.6%
County GDP$999M
Avg Weekly Wage$976

Housing

A+
Home Value$114,800
Rent$807
Ownership65.4%
Zillow$206,518
Housing Units1,424
Rent Burden32.7%

Crime

F
Violent441/100K
Property1,697/100K

Health

Obesity44.2%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death10,343/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain36.0 in/yr
Elevation919 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.2%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute26 min
Broadband86.0%
Internet Speed48 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Chandler was founded in 1891.
The median home in Chandler was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Shawnee Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.