Colbert, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Bryan County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,248 Population 918/sq mi density
$45,263 Median Income $24,492 per capita
$86,600 Home Value $192,311 Zillow
$884 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
275 Violent Crime/100K 1,835 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$45,263 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,600 home value, $884/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
275 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Colbert, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,263
40% below
$24,492 per capita
Home Value
$86,600
69% below
Zillow: $192,311
Median Rent
$884/mo
24% below
27.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
275/100K
28% below
1,835/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.0%
64% below
82.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
111% above
23.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.3%
32% above
22.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Colbert Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
60%
Home Value
31%
Rent
76%
Poverty
191%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
211%
Crime
72%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Colbert a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Colbert residents earn a median household income of $45,263 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,492. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,222 business establishments, including 94 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Colbert is $86,600 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $192,311. Median rent is $884/month, with 27.7% 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 1976.

Safety & Crime

Colbert reports 275 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 28% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,835/100K.

Education

12.0% of adults in Colbert hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 82.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Colbert has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,248
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density918/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

C
Median Income$45,263
Per Capita$24,492
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty23.7%
County GDP$2,641M
Avg Weekly Wage$998

Housing

A+
Home Value$86,600
Rent$884
Ownership61.1%
Zillow$192,311
Housing Units582
Rent Burden27.7%

Crime

F
Violent275/100K
Property1,835/100K

Health

Obesity42.3%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking22.1%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death12,725/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain45.2 in/yr
Elevation672 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.0%
High School+82.2%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute26 min
Broadband79.0%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Colbert was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Durant Regional/Eaker Field (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.