Fanshawe, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Le Flore County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
382 Population 17/sq mi density
$37,188 Median Income $21,920 per capita
$129,500 Home Value $137,378 Zillow
$840 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$37,188 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$129,500 home value, $840/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
21.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Fanshawe, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,188
51% below
$21,920 per capita
Home Value
$129,500
54% below
Zillow: $137,378
Median Rent
$840/mo
28% below
24.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.9%
35% below
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0% below
21.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
19% above
20.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Fanshawe Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
49%
Home Value
46%
Rent
72%
Poverty
174%
Bachelor's
65%
Unemployment
100%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fanshawe a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fanshawe residents earn a median household income of $37,188 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,920. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,044 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fanshawe is $129,500 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $137,378. Median rent is $840/month, with 24.2% 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 1979.

Education

21.9% of adults in Fanshawe hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below the national average). 88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fanshawe 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 totals 52.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population382
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density17/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$37,188
Per Capita$21,920
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty21.6%
County GDP$1,751M
Avg Weekly Wage$812

Housing

A+
Home Value$129,500
Rent$840
Ownership87.6%
Zillow$137,378
Housing Units160
Rent Burden24.2%

Health

Obesity38.2%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking20.3%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death13,655/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain52.5 in/yr
Elevation808 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.9%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+10.2%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute30 min
Broadband71.5%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Fanshawe was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Fort Smith Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.