Oklahoma · Metropolitan Area
Nichols Hills is a small town in Oklahoma with a population of 3,838. Residents earn $203,750 per year, which is 171% above the national average.
Based on current data, Nichols Hills receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Nichols Hills offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Nichols Hills is $203,750, which is significantly higher than the national average — 171% above $75,149. This places Nichols Hills among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.2%. Only 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Nichols Hills is $855,300, making it a premium housing market at 203% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,444 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Nichols Hills is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 51 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,338 per 100,000, 32% below the national average.
Nichols Hills is a highly educated community — 73.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Nichols Hills enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
| English Only | 95.2% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.8% |
| 64% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $203,750 |
| 171% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $138,658 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,267 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $84,450 |
| Unemployment | 0.2% |
| 94% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.7% |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 33,295 |
| County GDP | $73,735M |
| Restaurants | 2,320 |
| Healthcare | 3,238 |
| Retail | 2,979 |
| Manufacturing | 664 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,738 |
| 64% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.67% |
| Commute Time | 13.6 min |
| Work from Home | 11.0% |
| Census Median | $855,300 |
| 203% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $964,071 |
| Median List Price | $1,350,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,350,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $245 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.0% |
| Price Drops | 29.0% |
| Inventory | 31 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,444 |
| 24% above US avg |
| Studio | $744 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $995 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,297 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,501 |
| Owner-Occupied | 94.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,738 |
| 64% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.67% |
| Obesity | 30.5% |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.7% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.3% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 4.1% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.5% |
| Depression | 25.3% |
| Mental Distress | 14.5% |
| Physical Distress | 9.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.1% |
| Premature Death | 10,807/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,238 |
| Total Violent | 51.5/100K |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 51.5/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,337.8/100K |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 283.0/100K |
| Theft | 1,003.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 51.5/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 89 |
| FEMA Disasters | 182 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 61.4°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 30.7 inches |
| 19% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,191 ft (363 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,948/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5464°N, 97.5433°W |
| County FIPS | 40109 |
Winner: Republican by 1.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 73.8% |
| 119% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.08 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,948/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 19 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,238 |
| Restaurants | 2,320 |
| Retail Stores | 2,979 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 89 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 182 |
| Avg Commute | 13.6 min |
| Work from Home | 11.0% |