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Walters, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Cotton County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,173 Population 269/sq mi density
$50,875 Median Income $25,282 per capita
$127,100 Home Value $107,125 Zillow
$699 Median Rent 30.4% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
42 Violent Crime/100K 1,597 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$50,875 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$127,100 home value, $699/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
42 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Walters, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,875
32% below
$25,282 per capita
Home Value
$127,100
55% below
Zillow: $107,125
Median Rent
$699/mo
40% below
30.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
42/100K
89% below
1,597/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.4%
45% below
85.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
72% below
24.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.4%
35% above
20.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
318 sunny days/yr

How Walters Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
68%
Home Value
45%
Rent
60%
Poverty
194%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
28%
Crime
11%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Walters 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

Walters residents earn a median household income of $50,875 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,282. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 126 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Walters is $127,100 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $107,125. Median rent is $699/month, with 30.4% 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 1964.

Safety & Crime

Walters reports 42 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,597/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

18.4% of adults in Walters hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 85.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Walters has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population2,173
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density269/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$50,875
Per Capita$25,282
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty24.1%
County GDP$209M
Avg Weekly Wage$858

Housing

A+
Home Value$127,100
Rent$699
Ownership72.5%
Zillow$107,125
Housing Units1,146
Rent Burden30.4%

Crime

F
Violent42/100K
Property1,597/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary673/100K

Health

Obesity43.4%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking20.5%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death12,788/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,061 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.4%
High School+85.9%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 16%
Commute21 min
Broadband87.8%
Internet Speed66 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Walters was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Lawton-Fort Sill Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.