At a Glance
Median Income
$40,938
$23,329 per capita
Home Value
$36,000
Zillow: $188,050
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
16.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
19.4% smoking rate
How Longton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Longton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Longton 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
Longton residents earn a median household income of $40,938 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,329. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 86 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Longton is $36,000 , 87% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $188,050. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Education
15.9% of adults in Longton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Longton has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population286
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density242/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans22.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$40,938
Per Capita$23,329
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty16.1%
County GDP$102M
Avg Weekly Wage$685
Housing
A+
Home Value$36,000
Rent
Ownership91.9%
Zillow$188,050
Housing Units175
Rent Burden22.3%
Health
Obesity40.5%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death10,720/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain43.0 in/yr
Elevation918 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 14%
Commute32 min
Broadband84.6%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Longton was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Ponca City Regional (72 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
37.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.