Fort Towson, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Choctaw County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
578 Population 103/sq mi density
$50,250 Median Income $28,901 per capita
$133,000 Home Value $206,949 Zillow
$825 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$50,250 median income, 11.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$133,000 home value, $825/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Fort Towson, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,250
33% below
$28,901 per capita
Home Value
$133,000
53% below
Zillow: $206,949
Median Rent
$825/mo
29% below
28.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.1%
61% below
87.6% high school+
Unemployment
11.6%
222% above
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
30% above
19.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Fort Towson Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
67%
Home Value
47%
Rent
71%
Poverty
43%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
322%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fort Towson 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 Towson residents earn a median household income of $50,250 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,901. The unemployment rate stands at 11.6% (222% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 386 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fort Towson is $133,000 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $206,949. Median rent is $825/month, with 28.1% 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

13.1% of adults in Fort Towson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 87.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fort Towson has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population578
Median Age53.6 yrs
Density103/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans14.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$50,250
Per Capita$28,901
Unemployment11.6%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$589M
Avg Weekly Wage$836

Housing

A+
Home Value$133,000
Rent$825
Ownership66.8%
Zillow$206,949
Housing Units295
Rent Burden28.1%

Health

Obesity41.8%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death17,858/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain52.0 in/yr
Elevation490 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.1%
High School+87.6%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score4.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute28 min
Broadband72.9%
Internet Speed27 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Fort Towson was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Durant Regional/Eaker Field (64 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
37.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.