Commerce, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Ottawa County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,259 Population 978/sq mi density
$35,298 Median Income $19,844 per capita
$71,500 Home Value $74,687 Zillow
$681 Median Rent 34.1% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$35,298 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$71,500 home value, $681/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Commerce, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$35,298
53% below
$19,844 per capita
Home Value
$71,500
75% below
Zillow: $74,687
Median Rent
$681/mo
41% below
34.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.9%
74% below
75.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
32.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.1%
40% above
25.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Commerce Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
47%
Home Value
25%
Rent
59%
Poverty
264%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
117%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Commerce a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Commerce residents earn a median household income of $35,298 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,844. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 775 business establishments, including 52 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Commerce is $71,500 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $74,687. Median rent is $681/month, with 34.1% 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 1959.

Education

8.9% of adults in Commerce hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 75.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Commerce has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.

Data Overview

People

Population2,259
Median Age33.1 yrs
Density978/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born8.5%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

C
Median Income$35,298
Per Capita$19,844
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty32.7%
County GDP$1,438M
Avg Weekly Wage$871

Housing

A+
Home Value$71,500
Rent$681
Ownership64.4%
Zillow$74,687
Housing Units1,030
Rent Burden34.1%

Health

Obesity45.1%
Diabetes15.4%
Smoking25.4%
Heart Disease8.5%
Premature Death15,080/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain46.0 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation791 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.9%
High School+75.2%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute14 min
Broadband79.9%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Commerce was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Miami Regional (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.