Sperry, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Tulsa County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,033 Population 483/sq mi density
$44,028 Median Income $22,793 per capita
$104,200 Home Value $93,162 Zillow
$887 Median Rent 32.7% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
867 Violent Crime/100K 2,515 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$44,028 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,200 home value, $887/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
867 violent crimes/100K (128% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Sperry, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,028
41% below
$22,793 per capita
Home Value
$104,200
63% below
Zillow: $93,162
Median Rent
$887/mo
24% below
32.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
867/100K
128% above
2,515/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.2%
70% below
86.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
28% above
17.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
15% above
19.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Sperry Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
59%
Home Value
37%
Rent
76%
Poverty
140%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
128%
Crime
228%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sperry a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sperry residents earn a median household income of $44,028 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,793. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.4% 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 Sperry is $104,200 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $93,162. Median rent is $887/month, with 32.7% 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 1974.

Safety & Crime

Sperry reports 867 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 128% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,515/100K.

Education

10.2% of adults in Sperry hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 86.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sperry 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

Population1,033
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density483/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans7.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$44,028
Per Capita$22,793
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty17.4%
County GDP$59,298M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,222

Housing

A+
Home Value$104,200
Rent$887
Ownership70.2%
Zillow$93,162
Housing Units513
Rent Burden32.7%

Crime

F
Violent867/100K
Property2,515/100K

Health

Obesity37.0%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death10,466/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation624 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.2%
High School+86.3%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute24 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed145 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries25

Did You Know?

The median home in Sperry was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Tulsa International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.486 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
27.2% 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.