Vinita, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Craig County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,229 Population 424/sq mi density
$41,140 Median Income $22,195 per capita
$92,200 Home Value $195,614 Zillow
$842 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
168 Violent Crime/100K 1,963 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$41,140 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,200 home value, $842/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
168 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Vinita, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,140
45% below
$22,195 per capita
Home Value
$92,200
67% below
Zillow: $195,614
Median Rent
$842/mo
28% below
26.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
168/100K
56% below
1,963/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.3%
64% below
80.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
81% above
22.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.3%
38% above
26.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Vinita Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
55%
Home Value
33%
Rent
72%
Poverty
180%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
181%
Crime
44%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Vinita a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Vinita residents earn a median household income of $41,140 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,195. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 432 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Vinita is $92,200 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $195,614. Median rent is $842/month, with 26.9% 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 1965.

Safety & Crime

Vinita reports 168 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,963/100K.

Education

12.3% of adults in Vinita hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 80.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Vinita has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population5,229
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density424/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans5.7%

Economy

C
Median Income$41,140
Per Capita$22,195
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty22.3%
County GDP$589M
Avg Weekly Wage$876

Housing

A+
Home Value$92,200
Rent$842
Ownership60.2%
Zillow$195,614
Housing Units2,586
Rent Burden26.9%

Crime

F
Violent168/100K
Property1,963/100K

Health

Obesity44.3%
Diabetes14.9%
Smoking26.7%
Heart Disease8.5%
Premature Death11,484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain43.9 in/yr
Elevation704 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+80.2%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute16 min
Broadband71.2%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Vinita was founded in 1871.
The median home in Vinita was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Grand Lake Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.