Rush Springs, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Stephens County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,230 Population 1,060/sq mi density
$42,198 Median Income $21,294 per capita
$80,300 Home Value $174,177 Zillow
$698 Median Rent 26.8% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
99 Violent Crime/100K 395 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$42,198 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,300 home value, $698/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
99 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Rush Springs, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,198
44% below
$21,294 per capita
Home Value
$80,300
72% below
Zillow: $174,177
Median Rent
$698/mo
40% below
26.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
99/100K
74% below
395/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.2%
67% below
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
50% above
20.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
23% above
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Rush Springs Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
56%
Home Value
28%
Rent
60%
Poverty
166%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
150%
Crime
26%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rush Springs a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rush Springs residents earn a median household income of $42,198 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,294. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,198 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rush Springs is $80,300 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $174,177. Median rent is $698/month, with 26.8% 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 1960.

Safety & Crime

Rush Springs reports 99 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 395/100K.

Education

11.2% of adults in Rush Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rush Springs has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,230
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density1,060/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans13.2%

Economy

C+
Median Income$42,198
Per Capita$21,294
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty20.6%
County GDP$2,927M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,015

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,300
Rent$698
Ownership62.2%
Zillow$174,177
Housing Units613
Rent Burden26.8%

Crime

F
Violent99/100K
Property395/100K

Health

Obesity39.4%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death10,562/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain36.8 in/yr
Elevation1,295 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Commute20 min
Broadband81.6%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Rush Springs was founded in 1898.
The median home in Rush Springs was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Lawton-Fort Sill Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
36.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.