Wilburton, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Latimer County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
2,861 Population 920/sq mi density
$39,195 Median Income $19,473 per capita
$94,400 Home Value $143,730 Zillow
$716 Median Rent 30.0% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
218 Violent Crime/100K 1,264 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$39,195 median income, 9.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,400 home value, $716/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
218 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Wilburton, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$39,195
48% below
$19,473 per capita
Home Value
$94,400
67% below
Zillow: $143,730
Median Rent
$716/mo
38% below
30.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
218/100K
43% below
1,264/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.9%
74% below
84.6% high school+
Unemployment
9.7%
169% above
22.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.3%
35% above
25.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Wilburton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
52%
Home Value
33%
Rent
62%
Poverty
177%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
269%
Crime
57%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wilburton a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wilburton residents earn a median household income of $39,195 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,473. The unemployment rate stands at 9.7% (169% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 215 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wilburton is $94,400 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $143,730. Median rent is $716/month, with 30.0% 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 1974.

Safety & Crime

Wilburton reports 218 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,264/100K.

Education

8.9% of adults in Wilburton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 84.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wilburton has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,861
Median Age29.1 yrs
Density920/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

D
Median Income$39,195
Per Capita$19,473
Unemployment9.7%
Poverty22.0%
County GDP$324M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,111

Housing

A+
Home Value$94,400
Rent$716
Ownership57.4%
Zillow$143,730
Housing Units1,272
Rent Burden30.0%

Crime

F
Violent218/100K
Property1,264/100K

Health

Obesity43.3%
Diabetes14.2%
Smoking25.2%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death13,194/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain50.9 in/yr
Elevation653 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.9%
High School+84.6%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute23 min
Broadband82.7%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Wilburton was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Mc Alester Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.