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Wister, OK
Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Le Flore County County
Wister, OK
At a Glance
How Wister Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wister's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Wister a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Wister residents earn a median household income of $35,655 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,468. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.3% 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 Wister is $93,200 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $204,265. Median rent is $810/month, with 26.5% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Wister reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 508/100K.
Education
8.0% of adults in Wister hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 82.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wister has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.