Sayre, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Beckham County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
5,216 Population 968/sq mi density
$41,813 Median Income $10,568 per capita
$77,800 Home Value $129,295 Zillow
$770 Median Rent 26.7% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
84 Violent Crime/100K 689 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$41,813 median income, 10.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,800 home value, $770/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
84 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Sayre, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,813
44% below
$10,568 per capita
Home Value
$77,800
72% below
Zillow: $129,295
Median Rent
$770/mo
34% below
26.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
84/100K
78% below
689/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.7%
86% below
72.7% high school+
Unemployment
10.1%
181% above
19.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
31% above
23.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Sayre Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
56%
Home Value
28%
Rent
66%
Poverty
154%
Bachelor's
14%
Unemployment
281%
Crime
22%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sayre a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sayre residents earn a median household income of $41,813 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $10,568. The unemployment rate stands at 10.1% (181% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 777 business establishments, including 69 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sayre is $77,800 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $129,295. Median rent is $770/month, with 26.7% 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 1962.

Safety & Crime

Sayre reports 84 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 689/100K.

Education

4.7% of adults in Sayre hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below the national average). 72.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sayre has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,216
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density968/mi²
Male / Female79% / 21%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

C
Median Income$41,813
Per Capita$10,568
Unemployment10.1%
Poverty19.1%
County GDP$1,261M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041

Housing

A+
Home Value$77,800
Rent$770
Ownership55.0%
Zillow$129,295
Housing Units1,260
Rent Burden26.7%

Crime

F
Violent84/100K
Property689/100K

Health

Obesity41.9%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking23.6%
Heart Disease8.4%
Premature Death11,753/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain26.1 in/yr
Elevation1,888 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.7%
High School+72.7%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 14%
Commute23 min
Broadband83.9%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Sayre was founded in 1901.
The median home in Sayre was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Elk City Regional Business (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.