Wetumka, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Hughes County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,323 Population 704/sq mi density
$30,179 Median Income $18,819 per capita
$71,300 Home Value $63,915 Zillow
$534 Median Rent 30.7% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
1,055 Violent Crime/100K 4,573 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$30,179 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$71,300 home value, $534/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,055 violent crimes/100K (178% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Wetumka, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$30,179
60% below
$18,819 per capita
Home Value
$71,300
75% below
Zillow: $63,915
Median Rent
$534/mo
54% below
30.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,055/100K
178% above
4,573/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.6%
72% below
80.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
25% above
24.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.2%
38% above
26.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

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)

Income
40%
Home Value
25%
Rent
46%
Poverty
195%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
125%
Crime
278%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wetumka a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 4.5% (25% above 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 $63,915. 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 1,055 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 178% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,573/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,323
Median Age45.4 yrs
Density704/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans14.2%

Economy

C
Median Income$30,179
Per Capita$18,819
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty24.2%
County GDP$895M
Avg Weekly Wage$776

Housing

A+
Home Value$71,300
Rent$534
Ownership62.7%
Zillow$63,915
Housing Units641
Rent Burden30.7%

Crime

F
Violent1,055/100K
Property4,573/100K

Health

Obesity44.2%
Diabetes15.3%
Smoking26.2%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death16,289/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain45.4 in/yr
Elevation762 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.6%
High School+80.7%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute33 min
Broadband65.5%
Internet Speed43 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Wetumka was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Mc Alester Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.485 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
38.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.