Stillwater, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Noble County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
48,818 Population 1,639/sq mi density
$42,015 Median Income $26,806 per capita
$230,900 Home Value $269,266 Zillow
$944 Median Rent 38.1% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
202 Violent Crime/100K 1,569 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$42,015 median income, 4.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$230,900 home value, $944/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
202 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Stillwater, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,015
44% below
$26,806 per capita
Home Value
$230,900
18% below
Zillow: $269,266
Median Rent
$944/mo
19% below
38.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
202/100K
47% below
1,569/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
51.9%
54% above
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
12.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Stillwater Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
56%
Home Value
82%
Rent
81%
Poverty
102%
Bachelor's
154%
Unemployment
136%
Crime
53%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Stillwater a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Stillwater residents earn a median household income of $42,015 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,806. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 267 business establishments, including 23 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Stillwater is $230,900 , 18% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $269,266. Median rent is $944/month, with 38.1% 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 1982.

Safety & Crime

Stillwater reports 202 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 47% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,569/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

51.9% of adults in Stillwater hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% above the national average). 95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Stillwater has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population48,818
Median Age23.7 yrs
Density1,639/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born9.4%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$42,015
Per Capita$26,806
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty12.7%
County GDP$844M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,019

Housing

B+
Home Value$230,900
Rent$944
Ownership37.2%
Zillow$269,266
Housing Units22,019
Rent Burden38.1%

Crime

F
Violent202/100K
Property1,569/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault128/100K
Burglary208/100K

Health

Obesity37.8%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death10,225/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain36.0 in/yr
Elevation958 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+51.9%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+26.0%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute15 min
Broadband85.3%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Stillwater was founded in 1884.
The median home in Stillwater was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Stillwater Regional (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.