At a Glance
Median Income
$49,500
$26,572 per capita
Home Value
$165,300
Zillow: $173,248
Median Rent
$850/mo
31.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.5%
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
16.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
19.0% smoking rate
How Elk City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elk City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elk City a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Elk City residents earn a median household income of $49,500 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,572. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 777 business establishments, including 69 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elk City is $165,300 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $173,248. Median rent is $850/month, with 31.8% 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 1982.
Education
15.5% of adults in Elk City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Elk City 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 29.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population11,406
Median Age34.6 yrs
Density710/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born5.0%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$49,500
Per Capita$26,572
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty16.9%
County GDP$1,261M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
A+
Home Value$165,300
Rent$850
Ownership62.3%
Zillow$173,248
Housing Units6,154
Rent Burden31.8%
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death11,753/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain29.5 in/yr
Elevation1,964 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.5%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 14%
Commute15 min
Broadband86.8%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Elk City was founded in 1901.
The median home in Elk City was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Elk City Regional Business (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.