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Seminole, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Seminole County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,161 Population 506/sq mi density
$37,267 Median Income $20,048 per capita
$86,500 Home Value $121,786 Zillow
$724 Median Rent 28.7% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
308 Violent Crime/100K 2,902 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$37,267 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,500 home value, $724/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
308 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Seminole, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,267
50% below
$20,048 per capita
Home Value
$86,500
69% below
Zillow: $121,786
Median Rent
$724/mo
38% below
28.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
308/100K
19% below
2,902/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
62% below
81.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
29.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.2%
47% above
26.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
310 sunny days/yr

How Seminole Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
50%
Home Value
31%
Rent
62%
Poverty
239%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
114%
Crime
81%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Seminole 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

Seminole residents earn a median household income of $37,267 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,048. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 504 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Seminole is $86,500 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $121,786. Median rent is $724/month, with 28.7% 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 1968.

Safety & Crime

Seminole reports 308 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 19% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,902/100K. The murder rate is 14.0/100K.

Education

12.8% of adults in Seminole hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 81.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Seminole has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population7,161
Median Age33.2 yrs
Density506/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

C
Median Income$37,267
Per Capita$20,048
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty29.6%
County GDP$978M
Avg Weekly Wage$903

Housing

A+
Home Value$86,500
Rent$724
Ownership54.5%
Zillow$121,786
Housing Units3,007
Rent Burden28.7%

Crime

F
Violent308/100K
Property2,902/100K
Murder14.0/100K
Assault252/100K
Burglary477/100K

Health

Obesity47.2%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking26.1%
Heart Disease8.5%
Premature Death16,302/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain43.2 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation936 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+81.8%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute16 min
Broadband77.7%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Seminole was founded in 1890.
The median home in Seminole was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Shawnee Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.