Lost City, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Mayes County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
886 Population 38/sq mi density
$73,750 Median Income $27,433 per capita
$139,500 Home Value $202,211 Zillow
$1,672 Median Rent 21.7% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$73,750 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$139,500 home value, $1,672/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Lost City, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,750
2% below
$27,433 per capita
Home Value
$139,500
51% below
Zillow: $202,211
Median Rent
$1,672/mo
44% above
21.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.3%
34% below
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
42% above
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.4%
45% above
24.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Lost City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
98%
Home Value
49%
Rent
144%
Poverty
10%
Bachelor's
66%
Unemployment
142%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lost City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lost City residents earn a median household income of $73,750 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,433. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,025 business establishments, including 90 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lost City is $139,500 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $202,211. Median rent is $1,672/month, with 21.7% 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 Lost City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lost City has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population886
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density38/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$73,750
Per Capita$27,433
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$2,700M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,100

Housing

A+
Home Value$139,500
Rent$1,672
Ownership86.4%
Zillow$202,211
Housing Units293
Rent Burden21.7%

Health

Obesity46.4%
Diabetes14.4%
Smoking24.6%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death12,606/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain51.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation805 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.3%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute39 min
Broadband88.2%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Lost City was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Muskogee-Davis Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.