Gans, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Sequoyah County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
342 Population 1,315/sq mi density
$53,203 Median Income $25,350 per capita
$135,700 Home Value $199,128 Zillow
$800 Median Rent 30.0% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$53,203 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$135,700 home value, $800/mo rent
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Gans, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,203
29% below
$25,350 per capita
Home Value
$135,700
52% below
Zillow: $199,128
Median Rent
$800/mo
31% below
30.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.9%
8% below
82.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
75% above
22.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.2%
41% above
21.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Gans Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
71%
Home Value
48%
Rent
69%
Poverty
184%
Bachelor's
92%
Unemployment
175%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gans a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Gans residents earn a median household income of $53,203 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,350. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.8% 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 Gans is $135,700 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,128. Median rent is $800/month, with 30.0% 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 1974.

Education

30.9% of adults in Gans hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% below the national average). 82.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gans 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

Population342
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density1,315/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$53,203
Per Capita$25,350
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty22.8%
County GDP$998M
Avg Weekly Wage$732

Housing

A+
Home Value$135,700
Rent$800
Ownership66.7%
Zillow$199,128
Housing Units177
Rent Burden30.0%

Health

Obesity45.2%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking21.4%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death14,517/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain47.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation533 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.9%
High School+82.7%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute29 min
Broadband87.8%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Gans was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Fort Smith Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.