Fort Coffee, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Sequoyah County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
300 Population 46/sq mi density
$33,125 Median Income $21,347 per capita
$81,400 Home Value $122,345 Zillow
$758 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$33,125 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,400 home value, $758/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Fort Coffee, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$33,125
56% below
$21,347 per capita
Home Value
$81,400
71% below
Zillow: $122,345
Median Rent
$758/mo
35% below
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
56% below
82.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
19.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.1%
40% above
22.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Fort Coffee Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
44%
Home Value
29%
Rent
65%
Poverty
156%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
119%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fort Coffee a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fort Coffee residents earn a median household income of $33,125 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,347. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.4% 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 Fort Coffee is $81,400 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $122,345. Median rent is $758/month, with 32.5% 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 1985.

Education

14.7% of adults in Fort Coffee hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 82.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fort Coffee has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population300
Median Age46.2 yrs
Density46/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans16.2%

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,125
Per Capita$21,347
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty19.4%
County GDP$998M
Avg Weekly Wage$732

Housing

A+
Home Value$81,400
Rent$758
Ownership76.0%
Zillow$122,345
Housing Units203
Rent Burden32.5%

Health

Obesity45.1%
Diabetes16.4%
Smoking22.9%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death14,517/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain49.1 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation450 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+82.0%
Graduate+10.6%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute24 min
Broadband62.8%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Fort Coffee was founded in 1834.
The median home in Fort Coffee was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Fort Smith Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.