Rocky Point, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Mayes County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
847 Population 632/sq mi density
$44,286 Median Income $22,737 per capita
$80,900 Home Value $180,625 Zillow
$716 Median Rent 16.0% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$44,286 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,900 home value, $716/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Rocky Point, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,286
41% below
$22,737 per capita
Home Value
$80,900
71% below
Zillow: $180,625
Median Rent
$716/mo
38% below
16.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.3%
66% below
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
21% above
21.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Rocky Point Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
59%
Home Value
29%
Rent
62%
Poverty
96%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
72%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rocky Point 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

Rocky Point residents earn a median household income of $44,286 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,737. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% 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 Rocky Point is $80,900 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $180,625. Median rent is $716/month, with 16.0% 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 1979.

Education

11.3% of adults in Rocky Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rocky Point 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 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population847
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density632/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born6.6%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$44,286
Per Capita$22,737
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$2,700M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,100

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,900
Rent$716
Ownership66.3%
Zillow$180,625
Housing Units489
Rent Burden16.0%

Health

Obesity38.9%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death12,606/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain43.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation634 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.3%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute34 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Rocky Point was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Muskogee-Davis Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
33.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.