Living in Dougherty, Oklahoma
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dougherty · Census data 2020–2024
Dougherty has 249 residents with a median age of 36.3. The median household income is $58,000 (11% lower than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $94,100, the median rent is $1,045/month.
Dougherty is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Dougherty at a glance
- Population
- 249
- Median age
- 36.3State: 37
- Median household income
- $58,000State: $65,039
- Median home value
- $94,100State: $199,800
- Median rent
- $1,045/moState: $1,014
- Homeowners
- 65.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.3%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Dougherty a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Oklahoma median; unemployment of 16.2%; a poverty rate of 20.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Dougherty
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dougherty the median home value is $94,100, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,045 per month, which is 31.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,292 a month in housing costs.
Dougherty median household income
The median household income in Dougherty is $58,000 and the income per person is $25,792. 20.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).
Housing in Dougherty: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 100
- Owner-occupied
- 65.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.1%
- Vacant
- 18%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 3.04
Dougherty demographics
- Population
- 249
- Median age
- 36.3
- Under 18
- 30.9%
- 65 and older
- 11.6%
- Households
- 82
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dougherty ›
Education in Dougherty
8.3% of adults 25 and older in Dougherty have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 2.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dougherty
- Unemployment rate
- 16.2%State: 5%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 10.2%
- Drive alone
- 64.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 75.6%
Dougherty vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dougherty | 249 | $58,000 | $94,100 | $1,045 |
| Gene Autry | 224 | $63,125 | $96,700 | $650 |
| Davis | 2,814 | $51,875 | $109,700 | $838 |
| Sulphur | 4,874 | $66,957 | $122,000 | $954 |
| Springer | 854 | $58,625 | $183,900 | $946 |
| Mill Creek | 278 | $38,438 | $59,500 | $794 |
| Ardmore | 24,877 | $53,900 | $170,000 | $1,006 |
| Dickson | 1,231 | $81,250 | $201,300 | $1,099 |
| Hickory | 120 | $76,875 | $158,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Dougherty, OK?
The median household income in Dougherty is $58,000, 11% lower 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 Dougherty?
The median home value in Dougherty is $94,100, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.
How much is rent in Dougherty?
The median gross rent in Dougherty is $1,045 per month, about 31.7% of household income.
Is Dougherty, OK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 53% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Oklahoma median; unemployment of 16.2%; a poverty rate of 20.9%.
What is the median age in Dougherty?
The median age in Dougherty is 36.3 years (Oklahoma: 37).
How long is the commute in Dougherty?
The average commute to work in Dougherty is 22 minutes; 10.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dougherty?
The unemployment rate in Dougherty is 16.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dougherty?
8.3% of adults in Dougherty 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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