Marble City, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Sequoyah County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
161 Population 393/sq mi density
$46,000 Median Income $21,375 per capita
$77,500 Home Value $180,499 Zillow
$925 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$46,000 median income, 23.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,500 home value, $925/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Marble City, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,000
39% below
$21,375 per capita
Home Value
$77,500
73% below
Zillow: $180,499
Median Rent
$925/mo
20% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.8%
77% below
74.8% high school+
Unemployment
23.7%
558% above
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
49.0%
53% above
26.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Marble City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
61%
Home Value
27%
Rent
80%
Poverty
115%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
658%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Marble City 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

Marble City residents earn a median household income of $46,000 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,375. The unemployment rate stands at 23.7% (558% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 767 business establishments, including 75 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Marble City is $77,500 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $180,499. Median rent is $925/month, with 51.0% 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 1973.

Education

7.8% of adults in Marble City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 74.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Marble City has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population161
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density393/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.3%

Economy

C
Median Income$46,000
Per Capita$21,375
Unemployment23.7%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$998M
Avg Weekly Wage$732

Housing

A+
Home Value$77,500
Rent$925
Ownership91.1%
Zillow$180,499
Housing Units86
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity49.0%
Diabetes15.9%
Smoking26.3%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death14,517/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain47.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation747 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+74.8%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute30 min
Broadband53.6%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Marble City was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Fort Smith Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.