At a Glance
Median Income
$57,739
$33,205 per capita
Home Value
$158,400
Zillow: $170,640
Median Rent
$1,046/mo
28.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.8%
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
12.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
16.3% smoking rate
How Midwest City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Midwest City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Midwest City a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Midwest City residents earn a median household income of $57,739 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,205. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,295 business establishments, including 2,320 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Midwest City is $158,400 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $170,640. Median rent is $1,046/month, with 28.6% 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 1974.
Education
24.8% of adults in Midwest City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Midwest City has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population58,170
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density2,384/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans12.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$57,739
Per Capita$33,205
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty12.7%
County GDP$73,735M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,267
Housing
A+
Home Value$158,400
Rent$1,046
Ownership57.0%
Zillow$170,640
Housing Units26,512
Rent Burden28.6%
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death10,807/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain36.4 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation1,224 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.8%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute23 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed144 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Midwest City was founded in 1943.
The median home in Midwest City was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Will Rogers World (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 144 Mbps.
There are 2,320 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 89 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.