Living in Foss, Oklahoma
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Foss · Census data 2020–2024
Foss has 170 residents with a median age of 56.2. The median household income is $46,250 (29% lower than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $82,800, the median rent is $1,281/month.
Foss is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Foss at a glance
- Population
- 170
- Median age
- 56.2State: 37
- Median household income
- $46,250State: $65,039
- Median home value
- $82,800State: $199,800
- Median rent
- $1,281/moState: $1,014
- Homeowners
- 86.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.7%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Foss a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Oklahoma median; unemployment of 12.1%; a poverty rate of 30%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Foss
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Foss the median home value is $82,800, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,281 per month, which is 37.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $980 a month in housing costs.
Foss median household income
The median household income in Foss is $46,250 and the income per person is $29,049. 30% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).
Housing in Foss: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 77
- Owner-occupied
- 86.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.1%
- Vacant
- 20.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.79
Foss demographics
- Population
- 170
- Median age
- 56.2
- Under 18
- 21.8%
- 65 and older
- 35.3%
- Households
- 61
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 19.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Foss ›
Education in Foss
34.7% of adults 25 and older in Foss have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 0.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Foss
- Unemployment rate
- 12.1%State: 5%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.6%
Foss vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foss | 170 | $46,250 | $82,800 | $1,281 |
| Canute | 544 | $57,813 | $99,000 | $865 |
| Burns Flat | 1,857 | $45,446 | $106,600 | $844 |
| Bessie | 262 | $47,500 | $82,500 | $1,292 |
| Dill City | 333 | $42,625 | $47,500 | $626 |
| Clinton | 8,388 | $58,207 | $119,400 | $883 |
| Butler | 250 | $69,688 | $92,100 | $588 |
| Arapaho | 715 | $39,632 | $118,800 | $889 |
| New Cordell | 2,740 | $73,107 | $106,600 | $741 |
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What is the median household income in Foss, OK?
The median household income in Foss is $46,250, 29% 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 Foss?
The median home value in Foss is $82,800, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.
How much is rent in Foss?
The median gross rent in Foss is $1,281 per month, about 37.9% of household income.
Is Foss, OK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Oklahoma median; unemployment of 12.1%; a poverty rate of 30%.
What is the median age in Foss?
The median age in Foss is 56.2 years (Oklahoma: 37).
How long is the commute in Foss?
The average commute to work in Foss is 15 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Foss?
The unemployment rate in Foss is 12.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Foss?
34.7% of adults in Foss 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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