Pryor Creek, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Mayes County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
9,520 Population 941/sq mi density
$42,500 Median Income $26,008 per capita
$146,200 Home Value $137,159 Zillow
$918 Median Rent 27.4% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
433 Violent Crime/100K 2,289 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$42,500 median income, 9.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$146,200 home value, $918/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
433 violent crimes/100K (14% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Pryor Creek, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,500
43% below
$26,008 per capita
Home Value
$146,200
48% below
Zillow: $137,159
Median Rent
$918/mo
21% below
27.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
433/100K
14% above
2,289/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.1%
58% below
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
9.5%
164% above
19.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.0%
34% above
22.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Pryor Creek Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Pryor Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
57%
Home Value
52%
Rent
79%
Poverty
153%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
264%
Crime
114%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pryor Creek a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pryor Creek residents earn a median household income of $42,500 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,008. The unemployment rate stands at 9.5% (164% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.0% 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 Pryor Creek is $146,200 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $137,159. Median rent is $918/month, with 27.4% 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 1974.

Safety & Crime

Pryor Creek reports 433 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 14% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,289/100K.

Education

14.1% of adults in Pryor Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pryor Creek has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population9,520
Median Age32.9 yrs
Density941/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

C
Median Income$42,500
Per Capita$26,008
Unemployment9.5%
Poverty19.0%
County GDP$2,700M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,100

Housing

A+
Home Value$146,200
Rent$918
Ownership54.3%
Zillow$137,159
Housing Units4,107
Rent Burden27.4%

Crime

F
Violent433/100K
Property2,289/100K

Health

Obesity43.0%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking22.5%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death12,606/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain44.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation625 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.1%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute21 min
Broadband82.9%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Pryor Creek was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Grand Lake Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.