At a Glance
Median Income
$55,444
$29,894 per capita
Home Value
$168,600
Zillow: $283,866
Median Rent
$956/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
293/100K
1,140/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.8%
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
17.9% smoking rate
How Skiatook Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Skiatook's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Skiatook a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Skiatook residents earn a median household income of $55,444 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,894. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 26,643 business establishments, including 1,799 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Skiatook is $168,600 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $283,866. Median rent is $956/month, with 28.3% 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 1982.
Safety & Crime
Skiatook reports 293 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 23% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,140/100K.
Education
21.8% of adults in Skiatook hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Skiatook has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Data Overview
People
Population8,553
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density623/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,444
Per Capita$29,894
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$59,298M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,222
Housing
A+
Home Value$168,600
Rent$956
Ownership66.4%
Zillow$283,866
Housing Units3,424
Rent Burden28.3%
Crime
F
Violent293/100K
Property1,140/100K
Health
Obesity42.2%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death10,466/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation701 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.8%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute25 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed145 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries25
Did You Know?
Skiatook was founded in 1872.
The median home in Skiatook was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Tulsa International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.486 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 145 Mbps.
There are 1,799 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 85 fatal vehicle crashes.