At a Glance
Median Income
$39,060
$24,446 per capita
Home Value
$90,200
Zillow: $104,275
Median Rent
$799/mo
31.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
615/100K
4,811/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.6%
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
19.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.4%
23.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
318 sunny days/yr
How Okmulgee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Okmulgee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Okmulgee a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Okmulgee residents earn a median household income of $39,060 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,446. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 824 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Okmulgee is $90,200 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $104,275. Median rent is $799/month, with 31.5% 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 1961.
Safety & Crime
Okmulgee reports 615 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 62% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,811/100K. The murder rate is 17.1/100K.
Education
14.6% of adults in Okmulgee hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Okmulgee has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 37°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
Population11,370
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density660/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$39,060
Per Capita$24,446
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty19.1%
County GDP$1,163M
Avg Weekly Wage$918
Housing
A+
Home Value$90,200
Rent$799
Ownership51.6%
Zillow$104,275
Housing Units5,326
Rent Burden31.5%
Crime
F
Violent615/100K
Property4,811/100K
Murder17.1/100K
Assault479/100K
Burglary1,188/100K
Health
Obesity48.4%
Diabetes15.3%
Smoking23.2%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death15,058/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation702 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute21 min
Broadband79.0%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Okmulgee was founded in 1868.
The median home in Okmulgee was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Okmulgee Regional/Paul And Betty Abbott Field (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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