Wagoner, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Wagoner County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,934 Population 793/sq mi density
$58,206 Median Income $28,943 per capita
$138,800 Home Value $188,500 Zillow
$879 Median Rent 27.9% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
429 Violent Crime/100K 2,294 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$58,206 median income, 6.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$138,800 home value, $879/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
429 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Wagoner, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,206
23% below
$28,943 per capita
Home Value
$138,800
51% below
Zillow: $188,500
Median Rent
$879/mo
24% below
27.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
429/100K
13% above
2,294/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.0%
47% below
87.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
92% above
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
20% above
19.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Wagoner Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
77%
Home Value
49%
Rent
76%
Poverty
57%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
192%
Crime
113%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wagoner 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

Wagoner residents earn a median household income of $58,206 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,943. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,140 business establishments, including 90 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wagoner is $138,800 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $188,500. Median rent is $879/month, with 27.9% 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 1977.

Safety & Crime

Wagoner reports 429 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 13% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,294/100K.

Education

18.0% of adults in Wagoner hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 87.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wagoner has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population7,934
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density793/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$58,206
Per Capita$28,943
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$1,998M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,058

Housing

A+
Home Value$138,800
Rent$879
Ownership58.6%
Zillow$188,500
Housing Units3,539
Rent Burden27.9%

Crime

F
Violent429/100K
Property2,294/100K

Health

Obesity38.6%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death8,869/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain43.1 in/yr
Elevation585 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.0%
High School+87.2%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute26 min
Broadband92.1%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Wagoner was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Muskogee-Davis Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.