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Leedey, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Dewey County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
492 Population 1,093/sq mi density
$72,500 Median Income $35,145 per capita
$104,500 Home Value $148,961 Zillow
$808 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
86 Violent Crime/100K 2,598 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$72,500 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,500 home value, $808/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
86 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Leedey, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,500
4% below
$35,145 per capita
Home Value
$104,500
63% below
Zillow: $148,961
Median Rent
$808/mo
31% below
23.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
86/100K
77% below
2,598/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.7%
24% below
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
318 sunny days/yr

How Leedey Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
96%
Home Value
37%
Rent
69%
Poverty
48%
Bachelor's
76%
Unemployment
78%
Crime
23%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Leedey a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Leedey residents earn a median household income of $72,500 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,145. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 197 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Leedey is $104,500 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,961. Median rent is $808/month, with 23.8% 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 1970.

Safety & Crime

Leedey reports 86 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,598/100K.

Education

25.7% of adults in Leedey hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below the national average). 94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Leedey has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population492
Median Age30.8 yrs
Density1,093/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$72,500
Per Capita$35,145
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$720M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,333

Housing

A+
Home Value$104,500
Rent$808
Ownership85.6%
Zillow$148,961
Housing Units273
Rent Burden23.8%

Crime

F
Violent86/100K
Property2,598/100K

Health

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death9,824/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation2,057 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.7%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 90% / D 9%
Commute26 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed14 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Leedey was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Elk City Regional Business (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.