Living in Roosevelt, Oklahoma
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Roosevelt · Census data 2020–2024
Roosevelt has 213 residents with a median age of 44.2. The median household income is $47,000 (28% lower than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $66,000, the median rent is $650/month.
Roosevelt is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Roosevelt at a glance
- Population
- 213
- Median age
- 44.2State: 37
- Median household income
- $47,000State: $65,039
- Median home value
- $66,000State: $199,800
- Median rent
- $650/moState: $1,014
- Homeowners
- 77.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.6%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Roosevelt a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Oklahoma median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 14%; a poverty rate of 21.3%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Roosevelt
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Roosevelt the median home value is $66,000, 80% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $650 per month, which is 20% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $750 a month in housing costs.
Roosevelt median household income
The median household income in Roosevelt is $47,000 and the income per person is $23,359. 21.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).
Housing in Roosevelt: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 123
- Owner-occupied
- 77.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.5%
- Vacant
- 35%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.66
35% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Roosevelt has many vacation and second homes.
Roosevelt demographics
- Population
- 213
- Median age
- 44.2
- Under 18
- 19.7%
- 65 and older
- 19.7%
- Households
- 80
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 13.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Roosevelt ›
Education in Roosevelt
10.6% of adults 25 and older in Roosevelt have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 0.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Roosevelt
- Unemployment rate
- 14%State: 5%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 3.8%
- Drive alone
- 83.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.8%
Roosevelt vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt | 213 | $47,000 | $66,000 | $650 |
| Mountain Park | 265 | $24,938 | $66,300 | $533 |
| Hobart | 3,358 | $33,051 | $71,100 | $848 |
| Snyder | 1,297 | $41,099 | $102,400 | $651 |
| Lone Wolf | 410 | $38,125 | $72,800 | $506 |
| Gotebo | 262 | $95,625 | $116,300 | $725 |
| Blair | 585 | $49,063 | $88,900 | $772 |
| Granite | 1,650 | $60,000 | $104,600 | $683 |
| Altus | 18,646 | $55,295 | $152,200 | $854 |
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What is the median household income in Roosevelt, OK?
The median household income in Roosevelt is $47,000, 28% 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 Roosevelt?
The median home value in Roosevelt is $66,000, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.
How much is rent in Roosevelt?
The median gross rent in Roosevelt is $650 per month, about 20% of household income.
Is Roosevelt, OK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Oklahoma median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 14%; a poverty rate of 21.3%.
What is the median age in Roosevelt?
The median age in Roosevelt is 44.2 years (Oklahoma: 37).
How long is the commute in Roosevelt?
The average commute to work in Roosevelt is 29 minutes; 3.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Roosevelt?
The unemployment rate in Roosevelt is 14% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Roosevelt?
10.6% of adults in Roosevelt 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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