Living in Okmulgee, Oklahoma
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Okmulgee · Census data 2020–2024
Okmulgee has 11,348 residents with a median age of 37.4. The median household income is $41,848 (36% lower than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $98,400, the median rent is $837/month.
Okmulgee at a glance
- Population
- 11,348
- Median age
- 37.4State: 37
- Median household income
- $41,848State: $65,039
- Median home value
- $98,400State: $199,800
- Median rent
- $837/moState: $1,014
- Homeowners
- 50.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.3%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Okmulgee a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the Oklahoma median; unemployment of 8.2%; a poverty rate of 20.6%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Okmulgee
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Okmulgee the median home value is $98,400, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $837 per month, which is 32.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $986 a month in housing costs.
Okmulgee median household income
The median household income in Okmulgee is $41,848 and the income per person is $24,519. 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).
Housing in Okmulgee: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,425
- Owner-occupied
- 50.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 49.2%
- Vacant
- 18.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.31
Okmulgee demographics
- Population
- 11,348
- Median age
- 37.4
- Under 18
- 20.9%
- 65 and older
- 16.6%
- Households
- 4,443
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Okmulgee ›
Education in Okmulgee
14.3% of adults 25 and older in Okmulgee have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 4.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Okmulgee
- Unemployment rate
- 8.2%State: 5%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 4.1%
- Drive alone
- 80.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.2%
Okmulgee vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Okmulgee | 11,348 | $41,848 | $98,400 | $837 |
| Morris | 1,555 | $58,716 | $114,800 | $869 |
| Preston | 165 | $86,000 | $145,800 | — |
| Schulter | 522 | $79,583 | $38,700 | $806 |
| Grayson | 121 | $33,125 | $75,000 | — |
| Beggs | 1,024 | $45,909 | $107,300 | $675 |
| Dewar | 764 | $67,813 | $92,800 | $900 |
| Winchester | 633 | $62,396 | $177,300 | $795 |
| Henryetta | 5,608 | $45,259 | $88,600 | $695 |
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What is the median household income in Okmulgee, OK?
The median household income in Okmulgee is $41,848, 36% 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 Okmulgee?
The median home value in Okmulgee is $98,400, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.
How much is rent in Okmulgee?
The median gross rent in Okmulgee is $837 per month, about 32.3% of household income.
Is Okmulgee, OK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the Oklahoma median; unemployment of 8.2%; a poverty rate of 20.6%.
What is the median age in Okmulgee?
The median age in Okmulgee is 37.4 years (Oklahoma: 37).
How long is the commute in Okmulgee?
The average commute to work in Okmulgee is 17 minutes; 4.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Okmulgee?
The unemployment rate in Okmulgee is 8.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Okmulgee?
14.3% of adults in Okmulgee 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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