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Sasakwa, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Pontotoc County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
59 Population 281/sq mi density
$45,000 Median Income $28,825 per capita
$65,800 Home Value $186,686 Zillow
$642 Median Rent 20.8% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$45,000 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,800 home value, $642/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Sasakwa, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,000
40% below
$28,825 per capita
Home Value
$65,800
77% below
Zillow: $186,686
Median Rent
$642/mo
45% below
20.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
966/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.1%
67% below
77.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
23.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.9%
40% above
23.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
318 sunny days/yr

How Sasakwa Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
60%
Home Value
23%
Rent
55%
Poverty
186%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
108%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sasakwa 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

Sasakwa residents earn a median household income of $45,000 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,825. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,188 business establishments, including 80 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sasakwa is $65,800 , 77% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $186,686. Median rent is $642/month, with 20.8% 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 1972.

Safety & Crime

Sasakwa reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 966/100K.

Education

11.1% of adults in Sasakwa hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 77.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sasakwa has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population59
Median Age53.8 yrs
Density281/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans49.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$45,000
Per Capita$28,825
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty23.1%
County GDP$2,828M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,107

Housing

A+
Home Value$65,800
Rent$642
Ownership63.3%
Zillow$186,686
Housing Units65
Rent Burden20.8%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property966/100K

Health

Obesity44.9%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking23.2%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death13,577/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation827 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.1%
High School+77.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute18 min
Broadband30.0%
Internet Speed65 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Sasakwa was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Ada Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
34.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.