Elmore City, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Garvin County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
826 Population 843/sq mi density
$37,375 Median Income $17,593 per capita
$112,000 Home Value $105,106 Zillow
$950 Median Rent 24.8% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$37,375 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,000 home value, $950/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Elmore City, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,375
50% below
$17,593 per capita
Home Value
$112,000
60% below
Zillow: $105,106
Median Rent
$950/mo
18% below
24.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.9%
68% below
87.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
94% above
27.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
21% above
20.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Elmore City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
50%
Home Value
40%
Rent
82%
Poverty
223%
Bachelor's
32%
Unemployment
194%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Elmore City a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Elmore City residents earn a median household income of $37,375 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,593. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 860 business establishments, including 61 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Elmore City is $112,000 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $105,106. Median rent is $950/month, with 24.8% 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 1967.

Education

10.9% of adults in Elmore City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 87.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Elmore City has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population826
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density843/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

D
Median Income$37,375
Per Capita$17,593
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty27.6%
County GDP$2,031M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,081

Housing

A+
Home Value$112,000
Rent$950
Ownership78.1%
Zillow$105,106
Housing Units343
Rent Burden24.8%

Health

Obesity39.0%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking20.4%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death14,332/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain38.1 in/yr
Elevation1,002 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+87.9%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 16%
Commute29 min
Broadband84.4%
Internet Speed25 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Elmore City was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Ada Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.