Wapanucka, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Johnston County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
410 Population 621/sq mi density
$36,875 Median Income $17,286 per capita
$71,500 Home Value $160,216 Zillow
$775 Median Rent 22.9% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$36,875 median income, 9.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$71,500 home value, $775/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Wapanucka, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,875
51% below
$17,286 per capita
Home Value
$71,500
75% below
Zillow: $160,216
Median Rent
$775/mo
33% below
22.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.7%
59% below
82.9% high school+
Unemployment
9.5%
164% above
30.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
23% above
21.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Wapanucka Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
49%
Home Value
25%
Rent
67%
Poverty
247%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
264%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wapanucka a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wapanucka residents earn a median household income of $36,875 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,286. The unemployment rate stands at 9.5% (164% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 262 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wapanucka is $71,500 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $160,216. Median rent is $775/month, with 22.9% 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.

Education

13.7% of adults in Wapanucka hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 82.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wapanucka has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population410
Median Age26.9 yrs
Density621/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

F
Median Income$36,875
Per Capita$17,286
Unemployment9.5%
Poverty30.6%
County GDP$591M
Avg Weekly Wage$863

Housing

A+
Home Value$71,500
Rent$775
Ownership57.2%
Zillow$160,216
Housing Units197
Rent Burden22.9%

Health

Obesity39.5%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking21.4%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death13,634/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation635 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.7%
High School+82.9%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 16%
Commute30 min
Broadband84.1%
Internet Speed38 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Wapanucka was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Durant Regional/Eaker Field (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.