Cowlington, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Sequoyah County County

1.1 /5.0
F Poor
140 Population 154/sq mi density
60°F Avg Temperature
F
Overall
1.1 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Cowlington, OK

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
1.1%
97% below
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
32.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
25% above
22.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Cowlington Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
261%
Bachelor's
3%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cowlington a Good Place to Live?

F
1.1 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

1.1% of adults in Cowlington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (97% below the national average). 92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cowlington has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population140
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density154/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans1.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$25,351
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty32.4%
County GDP$998M
Avg Weekly Wage$732

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$189,730
Housing Units57
Rent Burden25.9%

Health

Obesity40.1%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking22.7%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death14,517/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain49.1 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation508 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+1.1%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute65 min
Broadband82.0%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Cowlington was founded in 1884.
The median home in Cowlington was built in 1975.
29.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Fort Smith Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.