Stroud, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Lincoln County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,771 Population 235/sq mi density
$54,519 Median Income $29,318 per capita
$120,000 Home Value $126,753 Zillow
$742 Median Rent 30.4% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
105 Violent Crime/100K 2,238 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$54,519 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,000 home value, $742/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
105 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Stroud, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,519
27% below
$29,318 per capita
Home Value
$120,000
57% below
Zillow: $126,753
Median Rent
$742/mo
36% below
30.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
105/100K
72% below
2,238/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.8%
56% below
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
114% above
10.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.1%
37% above
19.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Stroud Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
73%
Home Value
43%
Rent
64%
Poverty
88%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
214%
Crime
28%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Stroud 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

Stroud residents earn a median household income of $54,519 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,318. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 731 business establishments, including 52 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Stroud is $120,000 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $126,753. Median rent is $742/month, with 30.4% 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 1973.

Safety & Crime

Stroud reports 105 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,238/100K.

Education

14.8% of adults in Stroud hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Stroud has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,771
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density235/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans9.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$54,519
Per Capita$29,318
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty10.9%
County GDP$999M
Avg Weekly Wage$976

Housing

A+
Home Value$120,000
Rent$742
Ownership68.4%
Zillow$126,753
Housing Units1,295
Rent Burden30.4%

Crime

F
Violent105/100K
Property2,238/100K

Health

Obesity44.1%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death10,343/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain37.4 in/yr
Elevation863 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.8%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute22 min
Broadband85.2%
Internet Speed48 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Stroud was founded in 1892.
The median home in Stroud was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Shawnee Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.