Vian, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Sequoyah County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
1,322 Population 987/sq mi density
$37,727 Median Income $18,332 per capita
$95,000 Home Value $204,874 Zillow
$697 Median Rent 25.8% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
862 Violent Crime/100K 2,371 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$37,727 median income, 12.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,000 home value, $697/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
862 violent crimes/100K (127% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Vian, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,727
50% below
$18,332 per capita
Home Value
$95,000
66% below
Zillow: $204,874
Median Rent
$697/mo
40% below
25.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
862/100K
127% above
2,371/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.2%
73% below
81.7% high school+
Unemployment
12.9%
258% above
19.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.4%
51% above
24.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Vian Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
50%
Home Value
34%
Rent
60%
Poverty
156%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
358%
Crime
227%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Vian a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Vian residents earn a median household income of $37,727 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,332. The unemployment rate stands at 12.9% (258% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 767 business establishments, including 75 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Vian is $95,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $204,874. Median rent is $697/month, with 25.8% 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 1979.

Safety & Crime

Vian reports 862 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 127% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,371/100K.

Education

9.2% of adults in Vian hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 81.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Vian has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population1,322
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density987/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

D
Median Income$37,727
Per Capita$18,332
Unemployment12.9%
Poverty19.3%
County GDP$998M
Avg Weekly Wage$732

Housing

A+
Home Value$95,000
Rent$697
Ownership48.7%
Zillow$204,874
Housing Units595
Rent Burden25.8%

Crime

F
Violent862/100K
Property2,371/100K

Health

Obesity48.4%
Diabetes14.5%
Smoking24.6%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death14,517/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain47.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation560 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.2%
High School+81.7%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute26 min
Broadband82.2%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Vian was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Muskogee-Davis Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
30.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.