At a Glance
Median Income
$44,028
$22,793 per capita
Home Value
$104,200
Zillow: $93,162
Median Rent
$887/mo
32.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
752/100K
3,612/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.2%
86.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
17.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
19.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
305 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sperry 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
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 2.5% (31% below 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 752 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 98% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,612/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population1,033
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density483/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$44,028
Per Capita$22,793
Unemployment2.5%
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
Violent752/100K
Property3,612/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault752/100K
Burglary1,129/100K
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death10,466/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
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.
26.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 145 Mbps.
There are 1,799 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 85 fatal vehicle crashes.