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Spavinaw, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Mayes County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
418 Population 1,020/sq mi density
$29,688 Median Income $22,495 per capita
$57,300 Home Value $160,653 Zillow
$640 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$29,688 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,300 home value, $640/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Spavinaw, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$29,688
60% below
$22,495 per capita
Home Value
$57,300
80% below
Zillow: $160,653
Median Rent
$640/mo
45% below
29.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
428/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.9%
85% below
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3% below
35.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.4%
38% above
24.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
305 sunny days/yr

How Spavinaw Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
40%
Home Value
20%
Rent
55%
Poverty
290%
Bachelor's
15%
Unemployment
97%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Spavinaw a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Spavinaw residents earn a median household income of $29,688 , which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,495. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 35.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,025 business establishments, including 90 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Spavinaw is $57,300 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $160,653. Median rent is $640/month, with 29.2% 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 1964.

Safety & Crime

Spavinaw reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 428/100K.

Education

4.9% of adults in Spavinaw hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below the national average). 89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Spavinaw has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population418
Median Age50.2 yrs
Density1,020/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans23.9%

Economy

C
Median Income$29,688
Per Capita$22,495
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty35.9%
County GDP$2,700M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,100

Housing

A+
Home Value$57,300
Rent$640
Ownership68.1%
Zillow$160,653
Housing Units247
Rent Burden29.2%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property428/100K

Health

Obesity44.4%
Diabetes14.2%
Smoking24.9%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death12,606/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain46.6 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation706 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.9%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute26 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Spavinaw was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Grand Lake Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
49.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.