At a Glance
Median Income
$40,750
$19,840 per capita
Home Value
$73,800
Zillow: $183,444
Median Rent
$706/mo
19.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.9%
83.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
18.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.1%
22.3% smoking rate
How Soper Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Soper's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Soper a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Soper residents earn a median household income of $40,750 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,840. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 386 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Soper is $73,800 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $183,444. Median rent is $706/month, with 19.4% 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 1981.
Education
10.9% of adults in Soper hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
83.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Soper has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population212
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density848/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$40,750
Per Capita$19,840
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty18.2%
County GDP$589M
Avg Weekly Wage$836
Housing
A+
Home Value$73,800
Rent$706
Ownership75.9%
Zillow$183,444
Housing Units132
Rent Burden19.4%
Health
Obesity45.1%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking22.3%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death17,858/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain47.6 in/yr
Elevation533 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+83.7%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute23 min
Broadband65.1%
Internet Speed27 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Soper was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Durant Regional/Eaker Field (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.