At a Glance
Median Income
$61,250
$23,735 per capita
Home Value
$80,000
Zillow: $192,857
Median Rent
$725/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.5%
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
10.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
18.2% smoking rate
How Stuart Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Stuart's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Stuart 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
Stuart residents earn a median household income of $61,250 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,735. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 131 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Stuart is $80,000 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $192,857. Median rent is $725/month, with 22.5% 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 1969.
Education
6.5% of adults in Stuart hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% below the national average).
88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Stuart has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population189
Median Age29.6 yrs
Density700/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$61,250
Per Capita$23,735
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$300M
Avg Weekly Wage$887
Housing
A+
Home Value$80,000
Rent$725
Ownership73.9%
Zillow$192,857
Housing Units75
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death15,140/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain47.1 in/yr
Elevation740 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.5%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute26 min
Broadband71.7%
Internet Speed21 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Stuart was built in 1969.
23.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mc Alester Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.