Waukomis, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Garfield County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,070 Population 360/sq mi density
$59,323 Median Income $30,242 per capita
$123,300 Home Value $138,034 Zillow
$469 Median Rent 20.6% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
152 Violent Crime/100K 835 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$59,323 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,300 home value, $469/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
152 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Waukomis, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,323
21% below
$30,242 per capita
Home Value
$123,300
56% below
Zillow: $138,034
Median Rent
$469/mo
60% below
20.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
152/100K
60% below
835/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.2%
64% below
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
24% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Waukomis Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
79%
Home Value
44%
Rent
40%
Poverty
31%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
114%
Crime
40%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Waukomis a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Waukomis residents earn a median household income of $59,323 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,242. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,757 business establishments, including 135 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Waukomis is $123,300 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $138,034. Median rent is $469/month, with 20.6% 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 1976.

Safety & Crime

Waukomis reports 152 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 835/100K.

Education

12.2% of adults in Waukomis hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Waukomis has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,070
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density360/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans5.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$59,323
Per Capita$30,242
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$3,896M
Avg Weekly Wage$968

Housing

A+
Home Value$123,300
Rent$469
Ownership91.3%
Zillow$138,034
Housing Units502
Rent Burden20.6%

Crime

F
Violent152/100K
Property835/100K

Health

Obesity39.9%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death11,681/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain33.3 in/yr
Elevation1,224 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.2%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute20 min
Broadband79.9%
Internet Speed40 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Waukomis was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Enid Woodring Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
26.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 135 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.