Lehigh, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Coal County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
220 Population 140/sq mi density
$55,353 Median Income $24,378 per capita
$179,400 Home Value $93,270 Zillow
$750 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$55,353 median income, 16.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$179,400 home value, $750/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
1.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Lehigh, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,353
26% below
$24,378 per capita
Home Value
$179,400
36% below
Zillow: $93,270
Median Rent
$750/mo
36% below
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
1.9%
94% below
81.9% high school+
Unemployment
16.3%
353% above
32.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.3%
32% above
24.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Lehigh Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
74%
Home Value
64%
Rent
64%
Poverty
263%
Bachelor's
6%
Unemployment
453%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lehigh a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lehigh residents earn a median household income of $55,353 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,378. The unemployment rate stands at 16.3% (353% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 131 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lehigh is $179,400 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $93,270. Median rent is $750/month, with 32.5% 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 1968.

Education

1.9% of adults in Lehigh hold a bachelor's degree or higher (94% below the national average). 81.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lehigh has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population220
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density140/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

D
Median Income$55,353
Per Capita$24,378
Unemployment16.3%
Poverty32.6%
County GDP$300M
Avg Weekly Wage$887

Housing

A+
Home Value$179,400
Rent$750
Ownership86.6%
Zillow$93,270
Housing Units135
Rent Burden32.5%

Health

Obesity42.3%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking24.1%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death15,140/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain44.6 in/yr
Elevation602 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+1.9%
High School+81.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute21 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed21 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Lehigh was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Ada Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.