At a Glance
Median Income
$35,795
$24,154 per capita
Home Value
$31,700
Zillow: $65,455
Median Rent
$611/mo
14.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.3%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
17.1% smoking rate
How Wakita Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wakita's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wakita a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wakita residents earn a median household income of $35,795 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,154. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 154 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wakita is $31,700 , 89% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $65,455. Median rent is $611/month, with 14.8% 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 1958.
Education
20.3% of adults in Wakita hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wakita has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population290
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density935/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$35,795
Per Capita$24,154
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$311M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,107
Housing
A+
Home Value$31,700
Rent$611
Ownership62.3%
Zillow$65,455
Housing Units174
Rent Burden14.8%
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death10,866/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain34.8 in/yr
Elevation1,177 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.3%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 14%
Commute23 min
Broadband75.3%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Wakita was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Enid Woodring Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.