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Wetumka, OK
Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Hughes County County
Wetumka, OK
At a Glance
How Wetumka Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wetumka's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Wetumka a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Wetumka residents earn a median household income of $30,179 , which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,819. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 291 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wetumka is $71,300 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $58,180. Median rent is $534/month, with 30.7% 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 1961.
Safety & Crime
Wetumka reports 417 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 10% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,671/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
9.6% of adults in Wetumka hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 80.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wetumka has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.