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Thomas, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Custer County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,255 Population 884/sq mi density
$57,813 Median Income $28,619 per capita
$133,600 Home Value $148,568 Zillow
$733 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 320 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$57,813 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$133,600 home value, $733/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Thomas, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,813
23% below
$28,619 per capita
Home Value
$133,600
53% below
Zillow: $148,568
Median Rent
$733/mo
37% below
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
747/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.7%
47% below
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
22% above
12.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
30% above
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
320 sunny days/yr

How Thomas Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
77%
Home Value
47%
Rent
63%
Poverty
97%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
122%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Thomas a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Thomas residents earn a median household income of $57,813 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,619. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,024 business establishments, including 91 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Thomas is $133,600 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,568. Median rent is $733/month, with 51.0% 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 1958.

Safety & Crime

Thomas reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 747/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

17.7% of adults in Thomas hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Thomas has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 320 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population1,255
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density884/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$57,813
Per Capita$28,619
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty12.0%
County GDP$1,812M
Avg Weekly Wage$947

Housing

A+
Home Value$133,600
Rent$733
Ownership81.2%
Zillow$148,568
Housing Units545
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property747/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary249/100K

Health

Obesity41.8%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death10,914/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days320/yr
Rain32.0 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,744 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.7%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute27 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Thomas was founded in 1894.
The median home in Thomas was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Clinton Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.