Springer, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Carter County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
876 Population 59/sq mi density
$54,489 Median Income $26,383 per capita
$150,000 Home Value $298,887 Zillow
$1,000 Median Rent 24.8% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$54,489 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $1,000/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Springer, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,489
27% below
$26,383 per capita
Home Value
$150,000
47% below
Zillow: $298,887
Median Rent
$1,000/mo
14% below
24.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.4%
54% below
86.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
16.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
23% above
18.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Springer Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
73%
Home Value
53%
Rent
86%
Poverty
135%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
72%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Springer a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Springer residents earn a median household income of $54,489 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,383. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,742 business establishments, including 134 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Springer is $150,000 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $298,887. Median rent is $1,000/month, with 24.8% 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 1986.

Education

15.4% of adults in Springer hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Springer has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population876
Median Age31.2 yrs
Density59/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.7%
Veterans10.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$54,489
Per Capita$26,383
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty16.8%
County GDP$3,825M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,038

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$1,000
Ownership70.0%
Zillow$298,887
Housing Units316
Rent Burden24.8%

Health

Obesity39.5%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death12,499/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain39.8 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation870 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+86.0%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute26 min
Broadband68.7%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Springer was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Ada Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 134 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.