At a Glance
Median Income
$57,727
$27,643 per capita
Home Value
$143,000
Zillow: $218,985
Median Rent
$1,115/mo
35.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.3%
84.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.5%
21.4% smoking rate
How Pettit Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pettit's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pettit a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pettit residents earn a median household income of $57,727 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,643. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 921 business establishments, including 99 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pettit is $143,000 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,985. Median rent is $1,115/month, with 35.1% 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 1997.
Education
20.3% of adults in Pettit hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
84.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pettit 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.
Data Overview
People
Population861
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density77/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born3.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$57,727
Per Capita$27,643
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$1,929M
Avg Weekly Wage$945
Housing
A+
Home Value$143,000
Rent$1,115
Ownership74.5%
Zillow$218,985
Housing Units502
Rent Burden35.1%
Health
Obesity44.5%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking21.4%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death12,008/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain51.0 in/yr
Elevation900 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.3%
High School+84.9%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute29 min
Broadband73.7%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Pettit was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is Muskogee-Davis Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.