Etowah, OK

Oklahoma · Metropolitan Area

Etowah is a small town in Oklahoma with a population of 129. Residents earn $53,125 per year, which is 29% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
129 Population 65/sq mi density
$53,125 Median Income $22,622 per capita
$128,100 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
61°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$53,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$128,100 home value
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $53,125
29% lower than US avg
Home Value $128,100
55% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.1%
52% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.7%
27% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Etowah Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population129
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density65/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 84%
Veterans77.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$53,125
Per Capita$22,622
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$12,453M
Commute37 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$128,100
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity40.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression29.7%
Heart Disease6.7%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
AQI45 (Good)
Rain37.7 in/yr
Elevation1,129 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+89.2%
School Score5.08

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 41%
Commute37 min
Broadband34.0%
Libraries6

Is Etowah a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Etowah receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times, high obesity rates. Etowah offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Etowah is $53,125, 29% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Etowah is $128,100, 55% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

16.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Etowah enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Etowah has a population of 129 with a density of 65 people per square mile. The median age is 46.5 years, 20% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (83.7%), with 12.4% Hispanic.

Population

129
Total Population
65
People / sq mi
46.5yrs
Median Age
20% above US avg
2.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.1%
Female 51.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Etowah vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.0%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.0%
93% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Etowah vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Etowah is $53,125, which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes.

Income: Etowah vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$53,125
29% below US avg
Per Capita Income$22,622
Avg Weekly Wage$984
IRS Avg AGI$76,889

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)7,371
County GDP$12,453M

Business (County)

Restaurants593
Healthcare883
Retail786
Manufacturing132

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,527
29% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.53%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time36.9 min
Work from Home3.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Etowah is $128,100, 55% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$128,100
55% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$744
1 Bedroom$791
2 Bedrooms$995
3 Bedrooms$1,297
4 Bedrooms$1,501

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,527
29% above US avg
Effective Rate3.53%
In Etowah, 40.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 29.7% report depression. 32.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Etowah vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.7%
27% above US avg
Diabetes12.0%
Heart Disease6.7%
High Blood Pressure36.4%
Asthma13.0%
COPD8.9%
Stroke3.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking13.5%
Physical Inactivity32.4%
Depression29.7%
Mental Distress21.5%
Physical Distress15.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate90.4%
Checkup Rate75.8%
Premature Death7,690/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.9/10
Exercise Access81.4%
Healthcare Facilities883

Crime Rates: Etowah vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)34

Safety Score

Etowah has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.7°F
12% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.7 inches
1% below US avg
Snowfall4.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,129 ft (344 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density65/sq mi
Coordinates35.1259°N, 97.1704°W
County FIPS40027
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 16.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 14.9-point margin. 34.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 56.4%
D 41.4%

Winner: Republican by 14.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.1%
52% below US avg
High School+89.2%
School Test Score5.08
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density65/sq mi
Total Area2.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access34.0%
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities883
Restaurants593
Retail Stores786

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)34

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute36.9 min
Work from Home3.0%

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