Leedey, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Dewey County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
492 Population 1,093/sq mi density
$72,500 Median Income $35,145 per capita
$104,500 Home Value $159,978 Zillow
$808 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$72,500 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,500 home value, $808/mo rent
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: $159,978
Median Rent
$808/mo
31% below
23.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.7%
24% below
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

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
117%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Leedey a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
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 4.2% (17% above 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 $159,978. 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.

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 58°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.

Data Overview

People

Population492
Median Age30.8 yrs
Density1,093/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans3.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$72,500
Per Capita$35,145
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$720M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,333

Housing

A+
Home Value$104,500
Rent$808
Ownership85.6%
Zillow$159,978
Housing Units273
Rent Burden23.8%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain26.7 in/yr
AQI47 (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.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.