Forest Park, OK

Oklahoma · Metropolitan Area

Forest Park is a small town in Oklahoma with a population of 883. Residents earn $111,250 per year, which is 48% above the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
883 Population 470/sq mi density
$111,250 Median Income $51,937 per capita
$274,700 Home Value $285,730 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
61°F Avg Temperature
95 Violent Crime/100K 757 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$111,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$274,700 home value
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
95 violent crimes/100K (75% below avg)
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $111,250
48% higher than US avg
Home Value $274,700
3% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 95/100K
75% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 36.4%
8% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.7%
24% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population883
Median Age62.8 yrs
Density470/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Largest GroupWhite 35%

Economy

A+
Median Income$111,250
Per Capita$51,937
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$73,735M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$274,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$285,730

Crime

F
Violent95/100K
Property757/100K
Murder94.6/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary378/100K

Health

Obesity39.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.8%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,185 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.4%
High School+93.0%
School Score5.08

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute23 min
Libraries19

Is Forest Park a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Forest Park receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Forest Park offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Forest Park is $111,250, which is significantly higher than the national average — 48% above $75,149. This places Forest Park among higher-income communities. 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 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Forest Park is $274,700, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Forest Park is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 95 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 757 per 100,000, 61% below the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 36.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Forest Park enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Forest Park has a population of 883 with a density of 470 people per square mile. The median age is 62.8 years, 61% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Black (47.7%), with 35.3% White, 6.8% Hispanic.

Population

883
Total Population
470
People / sq mi
62.8yrs
Median Age
61% above US avg
1.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 40.2%
Female 59.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Forest Park vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.1%
20% above US avg
Spanish5.9%
56% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Forest Park vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Forest Park is $111,250, which is 48% above 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 23 minutes.

Income: Forest Park vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$111,250
48% above US avg
Per Capita Income$51,937
Avg Weekly Wage$1,267
IRS Avg AGI$84,450

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)33,295
County GDP$73,735M

Business (County)

Restaurants2,320
Healthcare3,238
Retail2,979
Manufacturing664

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,738
64% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.09%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.5 min
Work from Home18.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Forest Park is $274,700, 3% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $285,730.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$274,700
3% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$285,730

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-Occupied94.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,738
64% above US avg
Effective Rate2.09%
In Forest Park, 39.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.8% report depression. 27.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Forest Park vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.7%
24% above US avg
Diabetes12.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure39.2%
Asthma12.3%
COPD5.2%
Stroke3.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking13.7%
Physical Inactivity27.0%
Depression21.8%
Mental Distress17.1%
Physical Distress11.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.2%
Checkup Rate80.5%
Premature Death10,807/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.4/10
Exercise Access93.8%
Healthcare Facilities3,238
Forest Park has a violent crime rate of 95 per 100,000 residents, 75% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 757 per 100,000 (61% below US avg). The murder rate is 94.6 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent94.6/100K
75% below US avg
Murder94.6/100K
1402% above US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property756.9/100K
61% below US avg
Burglary378.4/100K
Theft378.4/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)89
FEMA Disasters182

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Forest Park has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.9°F
13% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,185 ft (361 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density470/sq mi
Coordinates35.5096°N, 97.4469°W
County FIPS40109
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 36.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 1.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 49.7%
D 48%

Winner: Republican by 1.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+36.4%
8% above US avg
High School+93.0%
School Test Score5.08
B+ Education Grade (3.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density470/sq mi
Total Area1.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries19
Healthcare Facilities3,238
Restaurants2,320
Retail Stores2,979

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)89
FEMA Disaster Declarations182
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.5 min
Work from Home18.2%

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