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Tushka, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Atoka County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
498 Population 655/sq mi density
$28,611 Median Income $20,099 per capita
$112,500 Home Value $178,823 Zillow
$647 Median Rent 28.2% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$28,611 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$112,500 home value, $647/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Tushka, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$28,611
62% below
$20,099 per capita
Home Value
$112,500
60% below
Zillow: $178,823
Median Rent
$647/mo
44% below
28.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
2,640/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.8%
71% below
86.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
44.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
23% above
20.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
310 sunny days/yr

How Tushka Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
38%
Home Value
40%
Rent
56%
Poverty
355%
Bachelor's
29%
Unemployment
64%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tushka 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

Tushka residents earn a median household income of $28,611 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,099. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 44.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 334 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Tushka is $112,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $178,823. Median rent is $647/month, with 28.2% 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 1985.

Safety & Crime

Tushka reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,640/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

9.8% of adults in Tushka hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 86.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Tushka has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population498
Median Age30.7 yrs
Density655/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$28,611
Per Capita$20,099
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty44.0%
County GDP$485M
Avg Weekly Wage$775

Housing

A
Home Value$112,500
Rent$647
Ownership25.9%
Zillow$178,823
Housing Units214
Rent Burden28.2%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,640/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary990/100K

Health

Obesity39.6%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking20.0%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death12,958/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain45.7 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation613 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.8%
High School+86.8%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute24 min
Broadband70.4%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Tushka was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Durant Regional/Eaker Field (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.