Stilwell, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Adair County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
3,740 Population 1,059/sq mi density
$32,738 Median Income $17,016 per capita
$99,800 Home Value $166,651 Zillow
$594 Median Rent 28.0% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
580 Violent Crime/100K 3,426 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$32,738 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,800 home value, $594/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
580 violent crimes/100K (53% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Stilwell, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$32,738
56% below
$17,016 per capita
Home Value
$99,800
65% below
Zillow: $166,651
Median Rent
$594/mo
49% below
28.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
580/100K
53% above
3,426/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.7%
71% below
76.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
97% above
28.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
49.6%
55% above
30.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Stilwell Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
44%
Home Value
35%
Rent
51%
Poverty
232%
Bachelor's
29%
Unemployment
197%
Crime
153%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Stilwell a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Stilwell residents earn a median household income of $32,738 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,016. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 355 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Stilwell is $99,800 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $166,651. Median rent is $594/month, with 28.0% 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

Stilwell reports 580 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 53% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,426/100K.

Education

9.7% of adults in Stilwell hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 76.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Stilwell has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.

Data Overview

People

Population3,740
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density1,059/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born4.4%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

D
Median Income$32,738
Per Capita$17,016
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty28.8%
County GDP$593M
Avg Weekly Wage$815

Housing

A+
Home Value$99,800
Rent$594
Ownership43.2%
Zillow$166,651
Housing Units1,741
Rent Burden28.0%

Crime

F
Violent580/100K
Property3,426/100K

Health

Obesity49.6%
Diabetes18.2%
Smoking30.4%
Heart Disease9.2%
Premature Death16,046/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain49.8 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation1,093 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.7%
High School+76.2%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score4.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute21 min
Broadband53.7%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Stilwell was founded in 1897.
The median home in Stilwell was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Northwest Arkansas Ntl (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.