At a Glance
Median Income
$39,356
$18,072 per capita
Home Value
$57,100
Zillow: $116,525
Median Rent
$756/mo
33.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
274/100K
1,309/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.4%
72.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
21.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
318 sunny days/yr
How Heavener Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Heavener's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Heavener a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Heavener residents earn a median household income of $39,356 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,072. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 33.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,044 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Heavener is $57,100 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $116,525. Median rent is $756/month, with 33.2% 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 1972.
Safety & Crime
Heavener reports 274 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 28% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,309/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
9.4% of adults in Heavener hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
72.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Heavener has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population2,998
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density611/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$39,356
Per Capita$18,072
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty33.1%
County GDP$1,751M
Avg Weekly Wage$812
Housing
A+
Home Value$57,100
Rent$756
Ownership64.1%
Zillow$116,525
Housing Units1,262
Rent Burden33.2%
Crime
F
Violent274/100K
Property1,309/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault274/100K
Burglary335/100K
Health
Obesity41.6%
Diabetes14.2%
Smoking21.3%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death13,655/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation597 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.4%
High School+72.4%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute22 min
Broadband65.0%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Heavener was founded in 1898.
The median home in Heavener was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Fort Smith Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.