At a Glance
Median Income
$87,188
$32,739 per capita
Home Value
$101,100
Zillow: $154,240
Bachelor's Degree+
6.7%
74.3% high school+
Unemployment
17.3%
12.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
19.7% smoking rate
How Lequire Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lequire's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lequire a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lequire residents earn a median household income of $87,188 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,739. The unemployment rate stands at 17.3% (381% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.8% 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 Lequire is $101,100 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $154,240. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Education
6.7% of adults in Lequire hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
74.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lequire has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population141
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density45/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born4.3%
Veterans9.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$87,188
Per Capita$32,739
Unemployment17.3%
Poverty12.8%
County GDP$443M
Avg Weekly Wage$809
Housing
A+
Home Value$101,100
Rent
Ownership76.5%
Zillow$154,240
Housing Units57
Rent Burden30.0%
Health
Obesity41.7%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death14,130/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain50.9 in/yr
Elevation544 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.7%
High School+74.3%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute26 min
Broadband76.5%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Lequire was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Muskogee-Davis Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
30.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.