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Talihina, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Latimer County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
861 Population 870/sq mi density
$37,932 Median Income $23,131 per capita
$66,500 Home Value $149,733 Zillow
$375 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
368 Violent Crime/100K 3,683 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$37,932 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$66,500 home value, $375/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
368 violent crimes/100K
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: $149,733
Median Rent
$375/mo
68% below
27.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
368/100K
3% below
3,683/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.4%
57% below
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
11.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
28% above
23.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
301 sunny days/yr

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
75%
Crime
97%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Talihina a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 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 2.7% (25% below 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 $149,733. 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 368 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 3% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,683/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population861
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density870/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$37,932
Per Capita$23,131
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty11.3%
County GDP$324M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,111

Housing

A+
Home Value$66,500
Rent$375
Ownership57.8%
Zillow$149,733
Housing Units535
Rent Burden27.7%

Crime

F
Violent368/100K
Property3,683/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault276/100K
Burglary1,013/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain50.9 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
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
Broadband76.1%
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.
37.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.