Wright City, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Choctaw County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
535 Population 601/sq mi density
$38,472 Median Income $19,170 per capita
$58,000 Home Value $120,057 Zillow
$730 Median Rent 18.6% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$38,472 median income, 6.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$58,000 home value, $730/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Wright City, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$38,472
49% below
$19,170 per capita
Home Value
$58,000
79% below
Zillow: $120,057
Median Rent
$730/mo
37% below
18.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.4%
84% below
78.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
92% above
17.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.6%
39% above
25.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Wright City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
51%
Home Value
21%
Rent
63%
Poverty
143%
Bachelor's
16%
Unemployment
192%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wright City a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wright City residents earn a median household income of $38,472 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,170. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 386 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wright City is $58,000 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $120,057. Median rent is $730/month, with 18.6% 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.

Education

5.4% of adults in Wright City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below the national average). 78.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wright City has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population535
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density601/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$38,472
Per Capita$19,170
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty17.7%
County GDP$589M
Avg Weekly Wage$836

Housing

A+
Home Value$58,000
Rent$730
Ownership67.4%
Zillow$120,057
Housing Units252
Rent Burden18.6%

Health

Obesity44.6%
Diabetes14.9%
Smoking25.6%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death17,858/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain52.0 in/yr
Elevation404 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.4%
High School+78.5%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score4.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute27 min
Broadband74.9%
Internet Speed27 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Wright City was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Mount Pleasant Regional (67 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.