At a Glance
Median Income
$47,000
$24,679 per capita
Home Value
$92,900
Zillow: $306,483
Median Rent
$750/mo
20.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.5%
82.8% high school+
Unemployment
9.7%
13.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
18.1% smoking rate
How Porter Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Porter's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Porter a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Porter residents earn a median household income of $47,000 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,679. The unemployment rate stands at 9.7% (169% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,140 business establishments, including 90 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Porter is $92,900 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $306,483. Median rent is $750/month, with 20.1% 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 1985.
Education
8.5% of adults in Porter hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% below the national average).
82.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Porter 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 44.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population571
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density334/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans10.7%
Economy
C
Median Income$47,000
Per Capita$24,679
Unemployment9.7%
Poverty13.6%
County GDP$1,998M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,058
Housing
A+
Home Value$92,900
Rent$750
Ownership65.2%
Zillow$306,483
Housing Units287
Rent Burden20.1%
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,869/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain44.8 in/yr
Elevation611 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.5%
High School+82.8%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute27 min
Broadband67.4%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Porter was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Muskogee-Davis Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.