Living in Dickson, Oklahoma
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dickson · Census data 2020–2024
Dickson has 1,231 residents with a median age of 40.6. The median household income is $81,250 (25% higher than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $201,300, the median rent is $1,099/month.
Dickson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Dickson at a glance
- Population
- 1,231
- Median age
- 40.6State: 37
- Median household income
- $81,250State: $65,039
- Median home value
- $201,300State: $199,800
- Median rent
- $1,099/moState: $1,014
- Homeowners
- 80.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Dickson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 25% higher than the Oklahoma median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 1.2%; a poverty rate of 11.1%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Dickson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dickson the median home value is $201,300, 39% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,099 per month, which is 25.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,633 a month in housing costs.
Dickson median household income
The median household income in Dickson is $81,250 and the income per person is $40,316. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).
Housing in Dickson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 542
- Owner-occupied
- 80.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.3%
- Vacant
- 9.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.50
Dickson demographics
- Population
- 1,231
- Median age
- 40.6
- Under 18
- 22.7%
- 65 and older
- 17.7%
- Households
- 492
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dickson ›
Education in Dickson
25% of adults 25 and older in Dickson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 7.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dickson
- Unemployment rate
- 1.2%State: 5%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 2.2%
- Drive alone
- 84.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.4%
Dickson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dickson | 1,231 | $81,250 | $201,300 | $1,099 |
| Mannsville | 913 | $50,577 | $96,200 | $938 |
| Ardmore | 24,877 | $53,900 | $170,000 | $1,006 |
| Gene Autry | 224 | $63,125 | $96,700 | $650 |
| Springer | 854 | $58,625 | $183,900 | $946 |
| Oakland | 1,142 | $61,250 | $109,400 | $791 |
| Ravia | 491 | $60,000 | $69,100 | $862 |
| Greenville | 155 | $69,688 | $162,500 | — |
| Madill | 4,004 | $47,522 | $109,600 | $782 |
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What is the median household income in Dickson, OK?
The median household income in Dickson is $81,250, 25% 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 Dickson?
The median home value in Dickson is $201,300, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.
How much is rent in Dickson?
The median gross rent in Dickson is $1,099 per month, about 25.7% of household income.
Is Dickson, OK a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 25% higher than the Oklahoma median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 1.2%; a poverty rate of 11.1%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median.
What is the median age in Dickson?
The median age in Dickson is 40.6 years (Oklahoma: 37).
How long is the commute in Dickson?
The average commute to work in Dickson is 21 minutes; 2.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dickson?
The unemployment rate in Dickson is 1.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dickson?
25% of adults in Dickson 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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