Whippoorwill, OK

Oklahoma · Metropolitan Area

Whippoorwill is a small town in Oklahoma with a population of 35. Residents earn $31,250 per year, which is 58% below the national average.

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
35 Population 175/sq mi density
$31,250 Median Income $21,114 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
58°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$31,250 median income, 2.9% unemployment
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $31,250
58% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 6.3%
81% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 44.5%
39% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.9%
19% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Whippoorwill Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population35
Median Age53.8 yrs
Density175/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 63%
Veterans42.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$31,250
Per Capita$21,114
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,343M

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity44.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.3%
Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
AQI45 (Good)
Rain40.3 in/yr
Elevation789 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.3%
High School+65.6%
School Score5.08

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
CommuteN/A
Broadband31.0%
Libraries4

Is Whippoorwill a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Whippoorwill receives an overall livability score of 2.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Whippoorwill has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Whippoorwill is $31,250, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

6.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 65.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Whippoorwill enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches, including 8.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Whippoorwill has a population of 35 with a density of 175 people per square mile. The median age is 53.8 years, 38% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (62.9%), with 28.6% Hispanic, 2.9% Black.

Population

35
Total Population
175
People / sq mi
53.8yrs
Median Age
38% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57.1%
Female 42.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Whippoorwill vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Whippoorwill vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Whippoorwill is $31,250, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Whippoorwill vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$31,250
58% below US avg
Per Capita Income$21,114
Avg Weekly Wage$978
IRS Avg AGI$64,022

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.9%
19% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)560
County GDP$1,343M

Business (County)

Restaurants46
Healthcare51
Retail105
Manufacturing29

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,395
3% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$744
1 Bedroom$791
2 Bedrooms$995
3 Bedrooms$1,297
4 Bedrooms$1,501

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied75.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,395
3% below US avg
In Whippoorwill, 44.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.3% report depression. 27.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Whippoorwill vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity44.5%
39% above US avg
Diabetes9.9%
Heart Disease6.1%
High Blood Pressure37.0%
Asthma12.4%
COPD6.9%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.1%
Physical Inactivity27.0%
Depression26.3%
Mental Distress18.9%
Physical Distress13.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate68.1%
Checkup Rate77.4%
Premature Death10,240/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.5/10
Exercise Access40.8%
Healthcare Facilities51

Crime Rates: Whippoorwill vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Safety Score

Whippoorwill has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average58.2°F
8% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.3 inches
6% above US avg
Snowfall8.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation789 ft (240 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density175/sq mi
Coordinates36.9120°N, 96.1277°W
County FIPS40113
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 6.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 41.4-point margin. 31.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.8%
D 28.4%

Winner: Republican by 41.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.3%
81% below US avg
High School+65.6%
School Test Score5.08
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density175/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access31.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities51
Restaurants46
Retail Stores105

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

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