Holdenville, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Hughes County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,916 Population 1,178/sq mi density
$41,413 Median Income $15,425 per capita
$76,900 Home Value $60,936 Zillow
$599 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
287 Violent Crime/100K 1,606 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$41,413 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,900 home value, $599/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
287 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Holdenville, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,413
45% below
$15,425 per capita
Home Value
$76,900
73% below
Zillow: $60,936
Median Rent
$599/mo
48% below
28.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
287/100K
24% below
1,606/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.4%
69% below
80.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
111% above
18.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.4%
38% above
25.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Holdenville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
55%
Home Value
27%
Rent
52%
Poverty
152%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
211%
Crime
76%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Holdenville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Holdenville residents earn a median household income of $41,413 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,425. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 291 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Holdenville is $76,900 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $60,936. Median rent is $599/month, with 28.3% 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 1954.

Safety & Crime

Holdenville reports 287 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,606/100K.

Education

10.4% of adults in Holdenville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 80.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Holdenville has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,916
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density1,178/mi²
Male / Female63% / 38%
Foreign Born3.9%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

C
Median Income$41,413
Per Capita$15,425
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty18.8%
County GDP$895M
Avg Weekly Wage$776

Housing

A+
Home Value$76,900
Rent$599
Ownership60.8%
Zillow$60,936
Housing Units2,087
Rent Burden28.3%

Crime

F
Violent287/100K
Property1,606/100K

Health

Obesity44.4%
Diabetes15.0%
Smoking25.4%
Heart Disease8.3%
Premature Death16,289/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain41.3 in/yr
Elevation880 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.4%
High School+80.9%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute22 min
Broadband78.9%
Internet Speed43 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Holdenville was founded in 1898.
The median home in Holdenville was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Ada Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.485 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.