Evening Shade, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Sequoyah County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
512 Population 39/sq mi density
$38,417 Median Income $34,639 per capita
$138,800 Home Value $222,615 Zillow
60°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$38,417 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$138,800 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Evening Shade, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$38,417
49% below
$34,639 per capita
Home Value
$138,800
51% below
Zillow: $222,615
Bachelor's Degree+
37.6%
12% above
87.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.0%
40% above
21.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Evening Shade Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
51%
Home Value
49%
Poverty
62%
Bachelor's
112%
Unemployment
31%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Evening Shade a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Evening Shade residents earn a median household income of $38,417 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,639. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 767 business establishments, including 75 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Evening Shade is $138,800 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $222,615. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.

Education

37.6% of adults in Evening Shade hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% above the national average). 87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Evening Shade has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population512
Median Age50.1 yrs
Density39/mi²
Male / Female56% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$38,417
Per Capita$34,639
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$998M
Avg Weekly Wage$732

Housing

A+
Home Value$138,800
Rent
Ownership71.5%
Zillow$222,615
Housing Units270
Rent Burden25.9%

Health

Obesity45.0%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking21.9%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death14,517/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain47.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation875 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+37.6%
High School+87.3%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute34 min
Broadband84.3%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Evening Shade was built in 1988.
26.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Muskogee-Davis Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
34.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.