Oklahoma
Stillwater is a mid-size city in Oklahoma with a population of 48,818. Residents earn $42,015 per year, which is 44% below the national average.
Based on current data, Stillwater receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Stillwater offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Stillwater is $42,015, 44% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. 12.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Stillwater is $230,900, 18% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $944 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 5.5x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Stillwater is below the national average at 315 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,755 per 100,000, 41% above the national average.
Stillwater is a highly educated community — 51.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 95.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Stillwater enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
| English Only | 88.9% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 11.1% |
| 17% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $42,015 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,806 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,019 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,293 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.7% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 267 |
| County GDP | $844M |
| Restaurants | 23 |
| Healthcare | 14 |
| Retail | 38 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,172 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.94% |
| Commute Time | 15.3 min |
| Work from Home | 9.2% |
| Census Median | $230,900 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $258,914 |
| Median List Price | $268,000 |
| Median List Price | $268,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $166 |
| Homes Sold | 37 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.0% |
| Price Drops | 13.3% |
| Inventory | 105 |
| Census Median Rent | $944 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,329 |
| Studio | $744 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $995 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,297 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,501 |
| Owner-Occupied | 37.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,172 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.94% |
| Obesity | 37.8% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.8% |
| Heart Disease | 6.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.5% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.2% |
| Depression | 25.5% |
| Mental Distress | 18.0% |
| Physical Distress | 13.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.6% |
| Premature Death | 10,225/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 46.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 14 |
| Total Violent | 315.4/100K |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 75.7/100K |
| Robbery | 56.8/100K |
| Assault | 183.0/100K |
| Total Property | 2,754.7/100K |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 498.4/100K |
| Theft | 2,147.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 109.4/100K |
| Arson | 25.2/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 60.2°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 36.0 inches |
| 5% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 958 ft (292 m) |
| Area | 29.8 sq mi (77.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,639/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1315°N, 97.0745°W |
| County FIPS | 40103 |
Winner: Republican by 57.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 51.9% |
| 54% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.08 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,639/sq mi |
| Total Area | 29.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 9 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 15 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 14 |
| Restaurants | 23 |
| Retail Stores | 38 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 15.3 min |
| Work from Home | 9.2% |