At a Glance
Median Income
$41,000
$21,298 per capita
Home Value
$110,700
Zillow: $171,391
Median Rent
$581/mo
37.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.0%
81.9% high school+
Unemployment
8.9%
12.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
20.3% smoking rate
How Kinta Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kinta's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kinta 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
Kinta residents earn a median household income of $41,000 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,298. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9% (147% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 296 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kinta is $110,700 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $171,391. Median rent is $581/month, with 37.5% 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 1967.
Education
10.0% of adults in Kinta hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
81.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kinta has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population254
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density403/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans19.4%
Economy
C
Median Income$41,000
Per Capita$21,298
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty12.3%
County GDP$443M
Avg Weekly Wage$809
Housing
A+
Home Value$110,700
Rent$581
Ownership71.4%
Zillow$171,391
Housing Units142
Rent Burden37.5%
Health
Obesity41.3%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking20.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death14,130/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain50.9 in/yr
Elevation551 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+81.9%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute21 min
Broadband55.4%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Kinta was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Mc Alester Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
34.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.