Kingfisher, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Kingfisher County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
4,964 Population 1,113/sq mi density
$66,000 Median Income $32,085 per capita
$219,400 Home Value $228,472 Zillow
$932 Median Rent 22.3% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
549 Violent Crime/100K 1,705 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$66,000 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$219,400 home value, $932/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
549 violent crimes/100K (44% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Kingfisher, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,000
12% below
$32,085 per capita
Home Value
$219,400
22% below
Zillow: $228,472
Median Rent
$932/mo
20% below
22.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
549/100K
44% above
1,705/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
41% below
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
61% below
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
18% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Kingfisher Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
88%
Home Value
78%
Rent
80%
Poverty
90%
Bachelor's
59%
Unemployment
39%
Crime
144%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kingfisher a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kingfisher residents earn a median household income of $66,000 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,085. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 617 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kingfisher is $219,400 , 22% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $228,472. Median rent is $932/month, with 22.3% 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 1973.

Safety & Crime

Kingfisher reports 549 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 44% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,705/100K.

Education

20.0% of adults in Kingfisher hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kingfisher has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,964
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density1,113/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born8.7%
Veterans3.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$66,000
Per Capita$32,085
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$2,798M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,095

Housing

A+
Home Value$219,400
Rent$932
Ownership58.4%
Zillow$228,472
Housing Units2,027
Rent Burden22.3%

Crime

F
Violent549/100K
Property1,705/100K

Health

Obesity37.9%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,638/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain36.6 in/yr
Elevation1,092 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute18 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed24 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Kingfisher was founded in 1889.
The median home in Kingfisher was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Guthrie/Edmond Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.