Cheyenne, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Roger Mills County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
837 Population 845/sq mi density
$57,344 Median Income $31,021 per capita
$100,300 Home Value $80,982 Zillow
$765 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$57,344 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,300 home value, $765/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Cheyenne, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,344
24% below
$31,021 per capita
Home Value
$100,300
64% below
Zillow: $80,982
Median Rent
$765/mo
34% below
29.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.6%
42% below
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
17% below
13.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
26% above
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Cheyenne Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
76%
Home Value
36%
Rent
66%
Poverty
109%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
83%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cheyenne a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cheyenne residents earn a median household income of $57,344 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,021. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 113 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cheyenne is $100,300 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $80,982. Median rent is $765/month, with 29.2% 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 1957.

Education

19.6% of adults in Cheyenne hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cheyenne has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population837
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density845/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born4.4%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$57,344
Per Capita$31,021
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty13.5%
County GDP$431M
Avg Weekly Wage$929

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,300
Rent$765
Ownership57.7%
Zillow$80,982
Housing Units413
Rent Burden29.2%

Health

Obesity40.6%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death12,123/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain26.8 in/yr
Elevation1,947 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.6%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 89% / D 9%
Commute17 min
Broadband86.1%
Internet Speed15 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Cheyenne was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Elk City Regional Business (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.543 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.