At a Glance
Median Income
$40,859
$21,917 per capita
Home Value
$67,500
Zillow: $227,294
Median Rent
$536/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.9%
83.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
17.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.0%
20.6% smoking rate
How Peggs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Peggs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Peggs a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Peggs residents earn a median household income of $40,859 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,917. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,025 business establishments, including 90 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Peggs is $67,500 , 76% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $227,294. Median rent is $536/month, with 28.3% 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 1983.
Education
14.9% of adults in Peggs hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
83.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Peggs has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population949
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density62/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans10.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$40,859
Per Capita$21,917
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty17.1%
County GDP$2,700M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,100
Housing
A+
Home Value$67,500
Rent$536
Ownership86.4%
Zillow$227,294
Housing Units291
Rent Burden28.3%
Health
Obesity44.0%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking20.6%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death12,606/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain51.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation984 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+83.0%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute28 min
Broadband73.8%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Peggs was built in 1983.
25.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Muskogee-Davis Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
30.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.