Medford, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Grant County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,014 Population 654/sq mi density
$61,477 Median Income $29,440 per capita
$65,600 Home Value $93,310 Zillow
$814 Median Rent 18.0% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
114 Violent Crime/100K 342 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$61,477 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,600 home value, $814/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
114 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
21.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Medford, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,477
18% below
$29,440 per capita
Home Value
$65,600
77% below
Zillow: $93,310
Median Rent
$814/mo
30% below
18.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
114/100K
70% below
342/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.9%
35% below
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
12.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
12% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Medford Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
82%
Home Value
23%
Rent
70%
Poverty
97%
Bachelor's
65%
Unemployment
58%
Crime
30%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Medford a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Medford residents earn a median household income of $61,477 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,440. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 154 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Medford is $65,600 , 77% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $93,310. Median rent is $814/month, with 18.0% 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 1964.

Safety & Crime

Medford reports 114 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 342/100K.

Education

21.9% of adults in Medford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below the national average). 90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Medford has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,014
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density654/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans19.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$61,477
Per Capita$29,440
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty12.0%
County GDP$311M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,107

Housing

A+
Home Value$65,600
Rent$814
Ownership68.3%
Zillow$93,310
Housing Units472
Rent Burden18.0%

Crime

F
Violent114/100K
Property342/100K

Health

Obesity35.8%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death10,866/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain34.8 in/yr
Elevation1,086 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.9%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 14%
Commute25 min
Broadband71.2%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Medford was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Enid Woodring Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.