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Okemah, OK
Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Okfuskee County County
Okemah, OK
At a Glance
How Okemah Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Okemah's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Okemah a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Okemah residents earn a median household income of $32,232 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,300. The unemployment rate stands at 0.1% (97% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 43.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 222 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Okemah is $65,000 , 77% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $129,651. Median rent is $694/month, with 25.5% 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 1966.
Safety & Crime
Okemah reports 410 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 8% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,682/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
11.3% of adults in Okemah hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 80.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Okemah has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.