Living in Okay, Oklahoma
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Okay · Census data 2020–2024
Okay has 408 residents with a median age of 38.8. The median household income is $40,625 (38% lower than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $72,100, the median rent is $1,033/month.
Okay is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Okay at a glance
- Population
- 408
- Median age
- 38.8State: 37
- Median household income
- $40,625State: $65,039
- Median home value
- $72,100State: $199,800
- Median rent
- $1,033/moState: $1,014
- Homeowners
- 72.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.4%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Okay a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%.
Cons: Median household income 38% lower than the Oklahoma median; a poverty rate of 23%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Okay
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Okay the median home value is $72,100, 78% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,033 per month, which is 37.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,023 a month in housing costs.
Okay median household income
The median household income in Okay is $40,625 and the income per person is $22,579. 23% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).
Housing in Okay: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 211
- Owner-occupied
- 72.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.5%
- Vacant
- 27.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.67
Okay demographics
- Population
- 408
- Median age
- 38.8
- Under 18
- 23%
- 65 and older
- 20.1%
- Households
- 153
- Foreign-born
- 7.8%
- Veterans
- 11.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Okay ›
Education in Okay
8.4% of adults 25 and older in Okay have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 1.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Okay
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 5%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 3.4%
- Drive alone
- 86.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.8%
Okay vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Okay | 408 | $40,625 | $72,100 | $1,033 |
| Mallard Bay | 290 | $49,167 | $104,400 | — |
| Taylor Ferry | 906 | $73,421 | $235,900 | $593 |
| Fort Gibson | 3,808 | $68,378 | $181,100 | $739 |
| Toppers | 1,029 | $52,431 | $105,300 | $853 |
| Wagoner | 8,082 | $57,917 | $148,900 | $868 |
| Tullahassee | 152 | $101,917 | $210,300 | $474 |
| Norwood | 1,752 | $88,661 | $243,000 | $833 |
| Muskogee | 36,758 | $50,213 | $146,100 | $858 |
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Okay ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Okay: FAQ
What is the median household income in Okay, OK?
The median household income in Okay is $40,625, 38% 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 Okay?
The median home value in Okay is $72,100, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.
How much is rent in Okay?
The median gross rent in Okay is $1,033 per month, about 37.5% of household income.
Is Okay, OK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%. Minuses: median household income 38% lower than the Oklahoma median; a poverty rate of 23%.
What is the median age in Okay?
The median age in Okay is 38.8 years (Oklahoma: 37).
How long is the commute in Okay?
The average commute to work in Okay is 20 minutes; 3.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Okay?
The unemployment rate in Okay is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Okay?
8.4% of adults in Okay 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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