Medicine Park, OK

Oklahoma · Metropolitan Area

Medicine Park is a small town in Oklahoma with a population of 344. Residents earn $106,750 per year, which is 42% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
344 Population 156/sq mi density
$106,750 Median Income $67,371 per capita
$326,800 Home Value $285,994 Zillow
$1,188 Median Rent
62°F Avg Temperature
237 Violent Crime/100K 1,896 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$106,750 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$326,800 home value, $1,188/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
237 violent crimes/100K (38% below avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $106,750
42% higher than US avg
Home Value $326,800
16% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 237/100K
38% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 52.3%
55% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,188
2% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.7%
17% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.8%
50% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.8%
85% lower than US avg

How Medicine Park Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population344
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density156/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 91%

Economy

A+
Median Income$106,750
Per Capita$67,371
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$6,959M
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$326,800
Rent$1,188
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$285,994

Crime

F
Violent237/100K
Property1,896/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault237/100K
Burglary474/100K

Health

Obesity37.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.8%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
AQI45 (Good)
Rain34.2 in/yr
Elevation1,360 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+52.3%
High School+93.1%
School Score5.08

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute32 min
Libraries3

Is Medicine Park a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Medicine Park receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Medicine Park stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Medicine Park is $106,750, which is significantly higher than the national average — 42% above $75,149. This places Medicine Park among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Medicine Park is $326,800, 16% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,188 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Medicine Park is below the national average at 237 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,896 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

Medicine Park is a highly educated community — 52.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 93.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Medicine Park enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Medicine Park has a population of 344 with a density of 156 people per square mile. The median age is 49.0 years, 26% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91%), with 4.1% Hispanic.

Population

344
Total Population
156
People / sq mi
49.0yrs
Median Age
26% above US avg
2.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.1%
Female 52.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Medicine Park vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.1%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.9%
78% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Medicine Park vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Medicine Park is $106,750, which is 42% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Medicine Park vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$106,750
42% above US avg
Per Capita Income$67,371
Avg Weekly Wage$987
IRS Avg AGI$56,453

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.8%
85% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,708
County GDP$6,959M

Business (County)

Restaurants264
Healthcare262
Retail392
Manufacturing47

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,195
9% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.98%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.8 min
Work from Home8.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Medicine Park is $326,800, 16% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,188 (2% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $285,994.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$326,800
16% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$285,994
Median List Price$250,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$250,000
$/Sq Ft$168
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio88.4%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory9

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,188
2% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$744
1 Bedroom$791
2 Bedrooms$995
3 Bedrooms$1,297
4 Bedrooms$1,501

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,195
9% below US avg
Effective Rate0.98%
In Medicine Park, 37.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.8% report depression. 24.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Medicine Park vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.7%
17% above US avg
Diabetes8.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure31.4%
Asthma10.8%
COPD5.2%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.4%
Physical Inactivity24.2%
Depression25.8%
Mental Distress17.1%
Physical Distress11.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate71.7%
Checkup Rate77.9%
Premature Death11,410/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.5/10
Exercise Access69.1%
Healthcare Facilities262
Medicine Park has a violent crime rate of 237 per 100,000 residents, 38% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,896 per 100,000 (3% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Medicine Park vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent237.0/100K
38% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault237.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,895.7/100K
3% below US avg
Burglary473.9/100K
Theft1,421.8/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Medicine Park has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation is 34.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average62.0°F
15% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall34.2 inches
10% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,360 ft (415 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²)
Population Density156/sq mi
Coordinates34.7320°N, 98.4890°W
County FIPS40031
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 52.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 23.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.7%
D 37.4%

Winner: Republican by 23.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+52.3%
55% above US avg
High School+93.1%
School Test Score5.08
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density156/sq mi
Total Area2.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities262
Restaurants264
Retail Stores392

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.8 min
Work from Home8.8%

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