Living in Chewey, Oklahoma
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Chewey · Census data 2020–2024
Chewey has 642 residents with a median age of 22.6. The median household income is $83,313 (28% higher than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $125,000.
Chewey is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Chewey at a glance
- Population
- 642
- Median age
- 22.6State: 37
- Median household income
- $83,313State: $65,039
- Median home value
- $125,000State: $199,800
- Homeowners
- 92.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.1%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Chewey a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 28% higher than the Oklahoma median; home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%.
Cons: A poverty rate of 40.3%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Chewey
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Chewey the median home value is $125,000, 62% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,243 a month in housing costs.
Chewey median household income
The median household income in Chewey is $83,313 and the income per person is $21,583. 40.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).
Housing in Chewey: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 165
- Owner-occupied
- 92.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.1%
- Vacant
- 23%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 2.06
Chewey demographics
- Population
- 642
- Median age
- 22.6
- Under 18
- 17.6%
- 65 and older
- 3.7%
- Households
- 127
- Foreign-born
- 2%
- Veterans
- 1.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Chewey ›
Education in Chewey
22.1% of adults 25 and older in Chewey have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 12.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Chewey
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 5%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 66.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 33.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 76.4%
Chewey vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chewey | 642 | $83,313 | $125,000 | — |
| Flint Creek | 627 | $48,036 | $109,800 | — |
| Kansas | 748 | $33,438 | $77,500 | $920 |
| Oaks | 295 | $46,875 | $59,700 | $800 |
| West Siloam Springs | 1,286 | $59,904 | $183,800 | $968 |
| Watts | 234 | $34,063 | $93,600 | $688 |
| Twin Oaks | 278 | $34,750 | $198,400 | — |
| Proctor | 100 | $43,654 | $163,500 | — |
| Pumpkin Hollow | 148 | $80,156 | $166,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Chewey, OK?
The median household income in Chewey is $83,313, 28% higher than the Oklahoma median of $65,039 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Chewey?
The median home value in Chewey is $125,000, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.
Is Chewey, OK a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 28% higher than the Oklahoma median; home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%. Minuses: a poverty rate of 40.3%.
What is the median age in Chewey?
The median age in Chewey is 22.6 years (Oklahoma: 37).
How long is the commute in Chewey?
The average commute to work in Chewey is 20 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Chewey?
The unemployment rate in Chewey is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Chewey?
22.1% of adults in Chewey have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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