At a Glance
Median Income
$58,750
$22,917 per capita
Home Value
$85,600
Zillow: $110,663
Median Rent
$820/mo
25.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
236/100K
826/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.3%
86.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.5%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
318 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dewar a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
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 4.7% (31% 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 236 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 38% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 826/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population744
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density737/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$58,750
Per Capita$22,917
Unemployment4.7%
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
F
Violent236/100K
Property826/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault236/100K
Burglary118/100K
Health
Obesity44.5%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death15,058/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI45 (Good)
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.
30.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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