Erick, OK
Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Beckham County County
Erick, OK
At a Glance
How Erick Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Erick's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Erick a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Erick residents earn a median household income of $39,000 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,357. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.4% 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 Erick is $77,100 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $97,743. Median rent is $790/month, with 13.8% 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 1971.
Safety & Crime
Erick reports 312 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 18% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 520/100K.
Education
16.1% of adults in Erick hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Erick has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.2 inches.