Living in Krebs, Oklahoma
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Krebs · Census data 2020–2024
Krebs has 2,119 residents with a median age of 37.6. The median household income is $45,893 (29% lower than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $106,100, the median rent is $852/month.
Krebs at a glance
- Population
- 2,119
- Median age
- 37.6State: 37
- Median household income
- $45,893State: $65,039
- Median home value
- $106,100State: $199,800
- Median rent
- $852/moState: $1,014
- Homeowners
- 57.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.6%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Krebs a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Oklahoma median; a poverty rate of 19.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Krebs
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Krebs the median home value is $106,100, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $852 per month, which is 33.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $985 a month in housing costs.
Krebs median household income
The median household income in Krebs is $45,893 and the income per person is $25,052. 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).
Housing in Krebs: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,075
- Owner-occupied
- 57.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.6%
- Vacant
- 13.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.28
Krebs demographics
- Population
- 2,119
- Median age
- 37.6
- Under 18
- 26.9%
- 65 and older
- 15.2%
- Households
- 929
- Foreign-born
- 2.1%
- Veterans
- 9.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Krebs ›
Education in Krebs
14.6% of adults 25 and older in Krebs have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Krebs
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 5%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 3.4%
- Drive alone
- 86.3%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 86%
Krebs vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krebs | 2,119 | $45,893 | $106,100 | $852 |
| Alderson | 259 | $42,917 | $84,500 | $1,281 |
| McAlester | 18,111 | $51,930 | $151,600 | $915 |
| Bug Tussle | 265 | $84,911 | $161,600 | — |
| Savanna | 485 | $55,156 | $103,300 | $475 |
| Haileyville | 614 | $48,036 | $79,200 | $729 |
| Hartshorne | 1,642 | $39,630 | $90,300 | $680 |
| Arpelar | 312 | $87,750 | $124,000 | $870 |
| Crowder | 307 | $55,278 | $120,600 | $930 |
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What is the median household income in Krebs, OK?
The median household income in Krebs is $45,893, 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 Krebs?
The median home value in Krebs is $106,100, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.
How much is rent in Krebs?
The median gross rent in Krebs is $852 per month, about 33.3% of household income.
Is Krebs, OK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Oklahoma median; a poverty rate of 19.8%.
What is the median age in Krebs?
The median age in Krebs is 37.6 years (Oklahoma: 37).
How long is the commute in Krebs?
The average commute to work in Krebs is 15 minutes; 3.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Krebs?
The unemployment rate in Krebs is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Krebs?
14.6% of adults in Krebs 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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