Talihina, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Latimer County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
861 Population 870/sq mi density
$37,932 Median Income $23,131 per capita
$66,500 Home Value $156,861 Zillow
$375 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
427 Violent Crime/100K 3,739 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$37,932 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$66,500 home value, $375/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
427 violent crimes/100K (12% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Talihina, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,932
50% below
$23,131 per capita
Home Value
$66,500
76% below
Zillow: $156,861
Median Rent
$375/mo
68% below
27.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
427/100K
12% above
3,739/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.4%
57% below
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
56% above
11.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
28% above
23.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Talihina Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
50%
Home Value
24%
Rent
32%
Poverty
91%
Bachelor's
43%
Unemployment
156%
Crime
112%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Talihina 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

Talihina residents earn a median household income of $37,932 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,131. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 215 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Talihina is $66,500 , 76% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $156,861. Median rent is $375/month, with 27.7% 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 1971.

Safety & Crime

Talihina reports 427 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 12% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,739/100K.

Education

14.4% of adults in Talihina hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Talihina has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population861
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density870/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$37,932
Per Capita$23,131
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty11.3%
County GDP$324M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,111

Housing

A+
Home Value$66,500
Rent$375
Ownership57.8%
Zillow$156,861
Housing Units535
Rent Burden27.7%

Crime

F
Violent427/100K
Property3,739/100K

Health

Obesity41.1%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death13,194/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain49.1 in/yr
Elevation691 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.4%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute14 min
Broadband76.0%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Talihina was built in 1971.
16.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mc Alester Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
37.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.