Dewar, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Okmulgee County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
744 Population 737/sq mi density
$58,750 Median Income $22,917 per capita
$85,600 Home Value $110,663 Zillow
$820 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, 10.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,600 home value, $820/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Dewar, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,750
22% below
$22,917 per capita
Home Value
$85,600
70% below
Zillow: $110,663
Median Rent
$820/mo
29% below
25.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
789/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.3%
81% below
86.7% high school+
Unemployment
10.0%
178% above
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.5%
39% above
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Dewar Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
78%
Home Value
30%
Rent
71%
Poverty
73%
Bachelor's
19%
Unemployment
278%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dewar 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

Dewar residents earn a median household income of $58,750 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,917. The unemployment rate stands at 10.0% (178% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 824 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dewar is $85,600 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $110,663. Median rent is $820/month, with 25.0% 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 1974.

Safety & Crime

Dewar reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 789/100K.

Education

6.3% of adults in Dewar hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below the national average). 86.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dewar has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population744
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density737/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans6.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$58,750
Per Capita$22,917
Unemployment10.0%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$1,163M
Avg Weekly Wage$918

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,600
Rent$820
Ownership79.7%
Zillow$110,663
Housing Units355
Rent Burden25.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property789/100K

Health

Obesity44.5%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death15,058/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain47.3 in/yr
Elevation640 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.3%
High School+86.7%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute27 min
Broadband84.1%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Dewar was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Okmulgee Regional/Paul And Betty Abbott Field (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.