Longtown, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · McIntosh County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
2,836 Population 109/sq mi density
$57,655 Median Income $35,468 per capita
$178,400 Home Value $189,838 Zillow
$1,254 Median Rent 21.0% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$57,655 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$178,400 home value, $1,254/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Longtown, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,655
23% below
$35,468 per capita
Home Value
$178,400
37% below
Zillow: $189,838
Median Rent
$1,254/mo
8% above
21.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.3%
34% below
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
21% above
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Longtown Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
77%
Home Value
63%
Rent
108%
Poverty
73%
Bachelor's
66%
Unemployment
114%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Longtown a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Longtown residents earn a median household income of $57,655 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,468. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 421 business establishments, including 45 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Longtown is $178,400 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $189,838. Median rent is $1,254/month, with 21.0% 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 1987.

Education

22.3% of adults in Longtown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Longtown has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,836
Median Age59.2 yrs
Density109/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans15.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$57,655
Per Capita$35,468
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$512M
Avg Weekly Wage$710

Housing

A+
Home Value$178,400
Rent$1,254
Ownership86.2%
Zillow$189,838
Housing Units2,542
Rent Burden21.0%

Health

Obesity38.8%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death14,640/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain48.8 in/yr
Elevation612 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.3%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+9.1%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute27 min
Broadband86.2%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Longtown was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Mc Alester Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.