At a Glance
Median Income
$53,542
$22,514 per capita
Home Value
$89,300
Zillow: $123,165
Median Rent
$857/mo
22.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.2%
85.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
15.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
19.0% smoking rate
How Oktaha Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oktaha's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oktaha a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oktaha residents earn a median household income of $53,542 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,514. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,570 business establishments, including 142 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oktaha is $89,300 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $123,165. Median rent is $857/month, with 22.0% 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 1978.
Education
13.2% of adults in Oktaha hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
85.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oktaha has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population240
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density889/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans10.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$53,542
Per Capita$22,514
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty15.0%
County GDP$3,724M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,037
Housing
A+
Home Value$89,300
Rent$857
Ownership78.3%
Zillow$123,165
Housing Units119
Rent Burden22.0%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death14,215/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain44.7 in/yr
Elevation596 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.2%
High School+85.4%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute24 min
Broadband61.4%
Internet Speed44 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Oktaha was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Muskogee-Davis Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 142 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.