Sentinel, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Beckham County County

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
930 Population 1,500/sq mi density
$105,000 Median Income $61,618 per capita
$108,700 Home Value $96,321 Zillow
$700 Median Rent 15.4% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$105,000 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,700 home value, $700/mo rent
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Sentinel, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$105,000
40% above
$61,618 per capita
Home Value
$108,700
61% below
Zillow: $96,321
Median Rent
$700/mo
40% below
15.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
42.3%
26% above
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
9.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
22% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Sentinel Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
140%
Home Value
39%
Rent
60%
Poverty
74%
Bachelor's
126%
Unemployment
108%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sentinel a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sentinel residents earn a median household income of $105,000 , which is 40% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $61,618. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.2% 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 Sentinel is $108,700 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $96,321. Median rent is $700/month, with 15.4% 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 1966.

Education

42.3% of adults in Sentinel hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% above the national average). 92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sentinel has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population930
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density1,500/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born5.7%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$105,000
Per Capita$61,618
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty9.2%
County GDP$1,261M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041

Housing

A+
Home Value$108,700
Rent$700
Ownership80.0%
Zillow$96,321
Housing Units532
Rent Burden15.4%

Health

Obesity39.1%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death11,753/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain23.9 in/yr
Elevation1,664 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+42.3%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+30.5%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 14%
Commute19 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Sentinel was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Hobart Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
33.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.