At a Glance
Median Income
$87,250
$47,079 per capita
Home Value
$232,300
Zillow: $249,443
Median Rent
$777/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,036/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.5%
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
318 sunny days/yr
How Okarche Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Okarche's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Okarche a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Okarche residents earn a median household income of $87,250 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,079. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,086 business establishments, including 260 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Okarche is $232,300 , 18% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $249,443. Median rent is $777/month, with 27.5% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
Okarche reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,036/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
29.5% of adults in Okarche hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% below the national average).
88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Okarche has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 84°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
Population1,270
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density577/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$87,250
Per Capita$47,079
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$8,255M
Avg Weekly Wage$953
Housing
A+
Home Value$232,300
Rent$777
Ownership82.7%
Zillow$249,443
Housing Units487
Rent Burden27.5%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,036/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary74/100K
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,145/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,240 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.5%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute21 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Okarche was founded in 1890.
The median home in Okarche was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Will Rogers World (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.383 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 260 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
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