Kingston, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Marshall County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,918 Population 876/sq mi density
$49,010 Median Income $26,545 per capita
$117,100 Home Value $249,582 Zillow
$851 Median Rent 26.1% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
201 Violent Crime/100K 1,006 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$49,010 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,100 home value, $851/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
201 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Kingston, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,010
35% below
$26,545 per capita
Home Value
$117,100
58% below
Zillow: $249,582
Median Rent
$851/mo
27% below
26.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
201/100K
47% below
1,006/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.9%
71% below
86.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
20% above
19.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Kingston Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
65%
Home Value
42%
Rent
73%
Poverty
101%
Bachelor's
29%
Unemployment
114%
Crime
53%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kingston a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kingston residents earn a median household income of $49,010 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,545. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 362 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kingston is $117,100 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $249,582. Median rent is $851/month, with 26.1% 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 1978.

Safety & Crime

Kingston reports 201 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 47% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,006/100K.

Education

9.9% of adults in Kingston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 86.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kingston has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,918
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density876/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans12.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,010
Per Capita$26,545
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$725M
Avg Weekly Wage$944

Housing

A+
Home Value$117,100
Rent$851
Ownership57.5%
Zillow$249,582
Housing Units673
Rent Burden26.1%

Crime

F
Violent201/100K
Property1,006/100K

Health

Obesity38.5%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death11,482/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain41.6 in/yr
Elevation789 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.9%
High School+86.9%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute22 min
Broadband81.6%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Kingston was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Durant Regional/Eaker Field (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.