Living in Lequire, Oklahoma

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

Lequire has 129 residents with a median age of 40.2. The median household income is $89,688 (38% higher than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $109,400.

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

Lequire at a glance

Population
129
Median age
40.2State: 37
Median household income
$89,688State: $65,039
Median home value
$109,400State: $199,800
Homeowners
85.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.9%
Average commute
18 min

Is Lequire a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 38% higher than the Oklahoma median; home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.6%.

Cons: Unemployment of 20.8%.

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

Cost of living in Lequire

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lequire the median home value is $109,400, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Lequire$109,400
Oklahoma$199,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Oklahoma$1,014
United States$1,413

Lequire median household income

The median household income in Lequire is $89,688 and the income per person is $30,938. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).

Median household income

Lequire$89,688
Oklahoma$65,039
United States$80,734

Housing in Lequire: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
51
Owner-occupied
85.4%
Renter-occupied
14.6%
Vacant
19.6%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1976
Average household size
3.15

Lequire demographics

Population
129
Median age
40.2
Under 18
23.3%
65 and older
12.4%
Households
41
Foreign-born
5.4%
Veterans
9.1%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White76.7%
Hispanic or Latino17.1%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Lequire

7.9% of adults 25 and older in Lequire have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 6.7% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Lequire7.9%
Oklahoma28.3%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Lequire

Unemployment rate
20.8%State: 5%
Average commute
18 minState: 22 min
Work from home
18.6%
Drive alone
78%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
82.9%

Lequire vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Lequire129$89,688$109,400—
Kinta295$42,500$107,000$575
Stigler2,729$42,976$163,900$783
Red Oak539$35,463$71,300$713
Whitefield479$46,250$115,500$1,063
Panola101$41,856$46,500—
Quinton953$40,962$79,900$571
Briartown132$67,083$111,300—
Keota390$39,375$50,800$600

More for people moving to Lequire

Lequire ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›

Living in Lequire: FAQ

What is the median household income in Lequire, OK?

The median household income in Lequire is $89,688, 38% 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 Lequire?

The median home value in Lequire is $109,400, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.

Is Lequire, OK a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 38% higher than the Oklahoma median; home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.6%. Minuses: unemployment of 20.8%.

What is the median age in Lequire?

The median age in Lequire is 40.2 years (Oklahoma: 37).

How long is the commute in Lequire?

The average commute to work in Lequire is 18 minutes; 18.6% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Lequire?

The unemployment rate in Lequire is 20.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Lequire?

7.9% of adults in Lequire 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.

Last updated: