Roland, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Sequoyah County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,527 Population 1,005/sq mi density
$50,563 Median Income $21,103 per capita
$130,300 Home Value $192,640 Zillow
$849 Median Rent 24.9% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
351 Violent Crime/100K 1,177 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$50,563 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,300 home value, $849/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
351 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Roland, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,563
33% below
$21,103 per capita
Home Value
$130,300
54% below
Zillow: $192,640
Median Rent
$849/mo
27% below
24.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
351/100K
8% below
1,177/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.2%
73% below
84.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
16.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.5%
48% above
23.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Roland Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
67%
Home Value
46%
Rent
73%
Poverty
135%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
47%
Crime
92%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Roland a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Roland residents earn a median household income of $50,563 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,103. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 767 business establishments, including 75 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Roland is $130,300 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $192,640. Median rent is $849/month, with 24.9% 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.

Safety & Crime

Roland reports 351 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 8% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,177/100K.

Education

9.2% of adults in Roland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 84.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Roland has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population3,527
Median Age33.6 yrs
Density1,005/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$50,563
Per Capita$21,103
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty16.8%
County GDP$998M
Avg Weekly Wage$732

Housing

A+
Home Value$130,300
Rent$849
Ownership54.6%
Zillow$192,640
Housing Units1,387
Rent Burden24.9%

Crime

F
Violent351/100K
Property1,177/100K

Health

Obesity47.5%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking23.6%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death14,517/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain47.3 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation449 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.2%
High School+84.2%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute20 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Roland was founded in 1888.
The median home in Roland was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Fort Smith Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.