Comanche, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Stephens County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,625 Population 321/sq mi density
$39,667 Median Income $27,866 per capita
$71,200 Home Value $118,430 Zillow
$713 Median Rent 34.6% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
142 Violent Crime/100K 1,132 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$39,667 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$71,200 home value, $713/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
142 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Comanche, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$39,667
47% below
$27,866 per capita
Home Value
$71,200
75% below
Zillow: $118,430
Median Rent
$713/mo
39% below
34.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
142/100K
63% below
1,132/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.2%
67% below
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
56% above
16.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
20% above
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Comanche Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
53%
Home Value
25%
Rent
61%
Poverty
136%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
156%
Crime
37%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Comanche a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Comanche residents earn a median household income of $39,667 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,866. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,198 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Comanche is $71,200 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $118,430. Median rent is $713/month, with 34.6% 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 1965.

Safety & Crime

Comanche reports 142 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,132/100K.

Education

11.2% of adults in Comanche hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Comanche has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,625
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density321/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans24.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$39,667
Per Capita$27,866
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty16.9%
County GDP$2,927M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,015

Housing

A+
Home Value$71,200
Rent$713
Ownership58.6%
Zillow$118,430
Housing Units817
Rent Burden34.6%

Crime

F
Violent142/100K
Property1,132/100K

Health

Obesity38.4%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death10,562/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain36.2 in/yr
Elevation1,047 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Commute23 min
Broadband78.2%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Comanche was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Lawton-Fort Sill Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
35.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.