Living in Konawa, Oklahoma

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Konawa · Census data 2020–2024

Konawa has 1,076 residents with a median age of 32. The median household income is $33,789 (48% lower than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $53,800, the median rent is $636/month.

Konawa is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Konawa at a glance

Population
1,076
Median age
32State: 37
Median household income
$33,789State: $65,039
Median home value
$53,800State: $199,800
Median rent
$636/moState: $1,014
Homeowners
50.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
15%
Average commute
28 min

Is Konawa a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 73% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3%.

Cons: Median household income 48% lower than the Oklahoma median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 24.6%.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Cost of living in Konawa

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Konawa the median home value is $53,800, 84% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $636 per month, which is 26.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $833 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Konawa$53,800
Oklahoma$199,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Konawa$636
Oklahoma$1,014
United States$1,413

Konawa median household income

The median household income in Konawa is $33,789 and the income per person is $18,461. 24.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).

Median household income

Konawa$33,789
Oklahoma$65,039
United States$80,734

Housing in Konawa: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
597
Owner-occupied
50.6%
Renter-occupied
49.4%
Vacant
25.5%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1971
Average household size
2.42

Konawa demographics

Population
1,076
Median age
32
Under 18
28.5%
65 and older
14.1%
Households
445
Foreign-born
0.3%
Veterans
6.9%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White62.3%
Hispanic or Latino7.2%
Black1.1%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Konawa ›

Education in Konawa

15% of adults 25 and older in Konawa have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 5% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Konawa15%
Oklahoma28.3%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Konawa

Unemployment rate
3%State: 5%
Average commute
28 minState: 22 min
Work from home
6.8%
Drive alone
67.3%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
4%
Homes with broadband
83.4%

Konawa vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Konawa1,076$33,789$53,800$636
Byng1,316$75,625$177,400$692
Asher438$110,833$157,100$894
Francis310$65,000$82,000$911
Maud973$43,875$62,000$542
Pickett897$101,500$168,600$1,025
Bowlegs331$61,250$91,300$875
Ada16,575$53,507$169,300$894
Latta1,405$76,406$159,700$749

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Living in Konawa: FAQ

What is the median household income in Konawa, OK?

The median household income in Konawa is $33,789, 48% 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 Konawa?

The median home value in Konawa is $53,800, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.

How much is rent in Konawa?

The median gross rent in Konawa is $636 per month, about 26.6% of household income.

Is Konawa, OK a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 73% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3%. Minuses: median household income 48% lower than the Oklahoma median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 24.6%.

What is the median age in Konawa?

The median age in Konawa is 32 years (Oklahoma: 37).

How long is the commute in Konawa?

The average commute to work in Konawa is 28 minutes; 6.8% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Konawa?

The unemployment rate in Konawa is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Konawa?

15% of adults in Konawa 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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