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Mangum, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Greer County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,759 Population 1,633/sq mi density
$56,875 Median Income $23,538 per capita
$90,200 Home Value $58,133 Zillow
$601 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
329 Violent Crime/100K 1,828 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$56,875 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,200 home value, $601/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
329 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Mangum, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,875
24% below
$23,538 per capita
Home Value
$90,200
68% below
Zillow: $58,133
Median Rent
$601/mo
48% below
24.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
329/100K
13% below
1,828/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.2%
43% below
79.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
31% above
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
326 sunny days/yr

How Mangum Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
76%
Home Value
32%
Rent
52%
Poverty
90%
Bachelor's
57%
Unemployment
119%
Crime
87%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mangum a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mangum residents earn a median household income of $56,875 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,538. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 105 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mangum is $90,200 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $58,133. Median rent is $601/month, with 24.2% 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 1963.

Safety & Crime

Mangum reports 329 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 13% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,828/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

19.2% of adults in Mangum hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 79.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mangum has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population2,759
Median Age32.3 yrs
Density1,633/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$56,875
Per Capita$23,538
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$127M
Avg Weekly Wage$766

Housing

A+
Home Value$90,200
Rent$601
Ownership76.2%
Zillow$58,133
Housing Units1,434
Rent Burden24.2%

Crime

F
Violent329/100K
Property1,828/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault293/100K
Burglary804/100K

Health

Obesity42.2%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death9,764/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain26.4 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,607 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.2%
High School+79.6%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute12 min
Broadband84.7%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Mangum was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Altus/Quartz Mountain Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.