Gowen, OK
Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Latimer County County
4.5
/5.0
A+
Excellent
95
Population
27/sq mi density
62°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Gowen, OK
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
86.3% high school+
Obesity Rate
43.2%
35% above
25.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
How Gowen Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gowen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Poverty
394%
Bachelor's
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gowen a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
0.0% of adults in Gowen hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 86.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gowen has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population95
Median Age59.6 yrs
Density27/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans33.7%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$17,731
Unemployment
Poverty48.9%
County GDP$324M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,111
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership57.7%
Zillow$96,940
Housing Units56
Rent Burden30.0%
Health
Obesity43.2%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking25.5%
Heart Disease8.7%
Premature Death13,194/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain42.6 in/yr
Elevation717 ft
Education
ABachelor's+0.0%
High School+86.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Gowen was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Mc Alester Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
60.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.