At a Glance
Median Income
$38,750
$20,977 per capita
Home Value
$158,300
Zillow: $266,804
Median Rent
$910/mo
29.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
479/100K
2,155/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
23.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
318 sunny days/yr
How Mounds Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mounds's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mounds a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mounds residents earn a median household income of $38,750 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,977. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,724 business establishments, including 96 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mounds is $158,300 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $266,804. Median rent is $910/month, with 29.7% 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 1981.
Safety & Crime
Mounds reports 479 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 26% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,155/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
12.1% of adults in Mounds hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mounds has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population1,031
Median Age29.8 yrs
Density458/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$38,750
Per Capita$20,977
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty23.1%
County GDP$2,855M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,068
Housing
A
Home Value$158,300
Rent$910
Ownership53.9%
Zillow$266,804
Housing Units501
Rent Burden29.7%
Crime
F
Violent479/100K
Property2,155/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault319/100K
Burglary559/100K
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death12,169/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation728 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.1%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute20 min
Broadband84.8%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Mounds was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Okmulgee Regional/Paul And Betty Abbott Field (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.