Dewey, OK
Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Washington County County
Dewey, OK
At a Glance
How Dewey Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dewey's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Dewey a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Dewey residents earn a median household income of $42,940 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,374. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,427 business establishments, including 114 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dewey is $117,600 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,565. Median rent is $939/month, with 45.2% 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 1958.
Safety & Crime
Dewey reports 291 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 23% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,573/100K.
Education
14.1% of adults in Dewey hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 86.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dewey has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.