Whitesboro, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Le Flore County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
182 Population 55/sq mi density
$35,938 Median Income $19,616 per capita
$74,200 Home Value $149,733 Zillow
$579 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$35,938 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,200 home value, $579/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Whitesboro, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$35,938
52% below
$19,616 per capita
Home Value
$74,200
74% below
Zillow: $149,733
Median Rent
$579/mo
50% below
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.5%
57% below
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
75% above
13.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
24% above
21.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Whitesboro Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
48%
Home Value
26%
Rent
50%
Poverty
110%
Bachelor's
43%
Unemployment
175%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Whitesboro a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Whitesboro residents earn a median household income of $35,938 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,616. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,044 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Whitesboro is $74,200 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $149,733. Median rent is $579/month, with 22.5% 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 1980.

Education

14.5% of adults in Whitesboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Whitesboro has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population182
Median Age50.6 yrs
Density55/mi²
Male / Female56% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$35,938
Per Capita$19,616
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty13.7%
County GDP$1,751M
Avg Weekly Wage$812

Housing

A+
Home Value$74,200
Rent$579
Ownership61.0%
Zillow$149,733
Housing Units86
Rent Burden22.5%

Health

Obesity39.9%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking21.6%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death13,655/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain49.1 in/yr
Elevation740 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.5%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute21 min
Broadband64.9%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Whitesboro was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Fort Smith Regional (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
34.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.