Nicoma Park, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Oklahoma County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,512 Population 748/sq mi density
$66,250 Median Income $28,098 per capita
$145,400 Home Value $197,017 Zillow
$805 Median Rent 25.2% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
307 Violent Crime/100K 1,359 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$66,250 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$145,400 home value, $805/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
307 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Nicoma Park, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,250
12% below
$28,098 per capita
Home Value
$145,400
48% below
Zillow: $197,017
Median Rent
$805/mo
31% below
25.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
307/100K
19% below
1,359/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.8%
56% below
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
15.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
23% above
20.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Nicoma Park Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
88%
Home Value
52%
Rent
69%
Poverty
122%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
94%
Crime
81%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Nicoma Park a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Nicoma Park residents earn a median household income of $66,250 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,098. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.1% 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 Nicoma Park is $145,400 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $197,017. Median rent is $805/month, with 25.2% 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 1968.

Safety & Crime

Nicoma Park reports 307 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 19% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,359/100K.

Education

14.8% of adults in Nicoma Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Nicoma Park 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 36.6 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.

Data Overview

People

Population2,512
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density748/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans12.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$66,250
Per Capita$28,098
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty15.1%
County GDP$73,735M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,267

Housing

A+
Home Value$145,400
Rent$805
Ownership76.5%
Zillow$197,017
Housing Units1,029
Rent Burden25.2%

Crime

F
Violent307/100K
Property1,359/100K

Health

Obesity39.4%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking20.0%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death10,807/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain36.6 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation1,201 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.8%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute25 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed144 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries19

Did You Know?

The median home in Nicoma Park was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Will Rogers World (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.8% 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.