Whippoorwill, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Osage County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
35 Population 175/sq mi density
$31,250 Median Income $21,114 per capita
58°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$31,250 median income, 7.1% unemployment
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Whippoorwill, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$31,250
58% below
$21,114 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
6.3%
81% below
65.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
97% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.5%
39% above
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Whippoorwill Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
42%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
19%
Unemployment
197%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Whippoorwill a Good Place to Live?

C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Whippoorwill residents earn a median household income of $31,250 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,114. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 560 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.

Education

6.3% of adults in Whippoorwill hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below the national average). 65.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population35
Median Age53.8 yrs
Density175/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$31,250
Per Capita$21,114
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,343M
Avg Weekly Wage$978

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership75.0%
Zillow$122,654
Housing Units47
Rent Burden26.8%

Health

Obesity44.5%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,240/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain40.2 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation789 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.3%
High School+65.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Broadband37.5%
Internet Speed32 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Whippoorwill was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Tulsa International (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
51.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.