Living in Talihina, Oklahoma
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Talihina · Census data 2020–2024
Talihina has 864 residents with a median age of 45.3. The median household income is $40,500 (38% lower than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $72,000, the median rent is $364/month.
Talihina is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Talihina at a glance
- Population
- 864
- Median age
- 45.3State: 37
- Median household income
- $40,500State: $65,039
- Median home value
- $72,000State: $199,800
- Median rent
- $364/moState: $1,014
- Homeowners
- 60.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.4%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Talihina a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 38% lower than the Oklahoma median; unemployment of 6.4%; a poverty rate of 22.2%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Talihina
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Talihina the median home value is $72,000, 78% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $364 per month, which is 28.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $667 a month in housing costs.
Talihina median household income
The median household income in Talihina is $40,500 and the income per person is $23,331. 22.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).
Housing in Talihina: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 500
- Owner-occupied
- 60.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.8%
- Vacant
- 20%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.06
Talihina demographics
- Population
- 864
- Median age
- 45.3
- Under 18
- 23.7%
- 65 and older
- 32.1%
- Households
- 400
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Talihina ›
Education in Talihina
13.4% of adults 25 and older in Talihina have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 6.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Talihina
- Unemployment rate
- 6.4%State: 5%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 16%
- Drive alone
- 69.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 85%
Talihina vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talihina | 864 | $40,500 | $72,000 | $364 |
| Whitesboro | 191 | $39,375 | $70,700 | $590 |
| Le Flore | 145 | $38,438 | $68,100 | $450 |
| Red Oak | 539 | $35,463 | $71,300 | $713 |
| Panola | 101 | $41,856 | $46,500 | — |
| Fanshawe | 357 | $47,500 | $144,600 | $750 |
| Wilburton | 2,602 | $38,971 | $93,600 | $660 |
| Clayton | 568 | $23,214 | $56,300 | $424 |
| Wister | 1,105 | $36,607 | $106,500 | $788 |
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What is the median household income in Talihina, OK?
The median household income in Talihina is $40,500, 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 Talihina?
The median home value in Talihina is $72,000, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.
How much is rent in Talihina?
The median gross rent in Talihina is $364 per month, about 28.1% of household income.
Is Talihina, OK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes. Minuses: median household income 38% lower than the Oklahoma median; unemployment of 6.4%; a poverty rate of 22.2%.
What is the median age in Talihina?
The median age in Talihina is 45.3 years (Oklahoma: 37).
How long is the commute in Talihina?
The average commute to work in Talihina is 14 minutes; 16% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Talihina?
The unemployment rate in Talihina is 6.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Talihina?
13.4% of adults in Talihina 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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