At a Glance
Home Value
$73,800
Zillow: $167,515
Bachelor's Degree+
1.2%
43.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
24.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
10.8% smoking rate
How Optima Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Optima's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Optima a Good Place to Live?
F
1.1 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Optima is $73,800 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $167,515. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Education
1.2% of adults in Optima hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(96% below the national average).
43.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Optima has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population226
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density426/mi²
Male / Female58% / 43%
Foreign Born37.6%
Veterans14.5%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$22,507
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty24.5%
County GDP$2,635M
Avg Weekly Wage$991
Housing
Home Value$73,800
Rent
Ownership94.2%
Zillow$167,515
Housing Units67
Rent Burden23.3%
Health
Obesity41.7%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,313/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain17.8 in/yr
Elevation3,014 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+1.2%
High School+43.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 15%
Commute14 min
Broadband71.2%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Optima was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Liberal Mid-America Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.402 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
2.7% of the population has a disability.
37.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.