Inola, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Rogers County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,863 Population 279/sq mi density
$60,500 Median Income $30,706 per capita
$170,400 Home Value $277,939 Zillow
$954 Median Rent 29.0% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
158 Violent Crime/100K 370 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$60,500 median income, 8.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$170,400 home value, $954/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
158 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Inola, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,500
19% below
$30,706 per capita
Home Value
$170,400
40% below
Zillow: $277,939
Median Rent
$954/mo
18% below
29.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
158/100K
58% below
370/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.2%
55% below
89.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.1%
125% above
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
31% above
19.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Inola Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
81%
Home Value
60%
Rent
82%
Poverty
63%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
225%
Crime
42%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Inola a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Inola residents earn a median household income of $60,500 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,706. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1% (125% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,210 business establishments, including 118 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Inola is $170,400 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $277,939. Median rent is $954/month, with 29.0% 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 1977.

Safety & Crime

Inola reports 158 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 370/100K.

Education

15.2% of adults in Inola hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Inola has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,863
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density279/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans8.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$60,500
Per Capita$30,706
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$4,881M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117

Housing

A+
Home Value$170,400
Rent$954
Ownership72.4%
Zillow$277,939
Housing Units772
Rent Burden29.0%

Crime

F
Violent158/100K
Property370/100K

Health

Obesity42.2%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death8,219/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain45.9 in/yr
Elevation574 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.2%
High School+89.5%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute27 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Inola was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Tulsa International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 118 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.