Living in Turpin, Oklahoma
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Turpin · Census data 2020–2024
Turpin has 441 residents with a median age of 29. The median household income is $25,938 (60% lower than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $85,800, the median rent is $885/month.
Turpin is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Turpin at a glance
- Population
- 441
- Median age
- 29State: 37
- Median household income
- $25,938State: $65,039
- Median home value
- $85,800State: $199,800
- Median rent
- $885/moState: $1,014
- Homeowners
- 78.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.5%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Turpin a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 60% lower than the Oklahoma median; a poverty rate of 51%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Turpin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Turpin the median home value is $85,800, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $885 per month, which is 29.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,570 a month in housing costs.
Turpin median household income
The median household income in Turpin is $25,938 and the income per person is $12,026. 51% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).
Housing in Turpin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 194
- Owner-occupied
- 78.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.8%
- Vacant
- 31.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 3.32
31.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Turpin has many vacation and second homes.
Turpin demographics
- Population
- 441
- Median age
- 29
- Under 18
- 35.4%
- 65 and older
- 9.3%
- Households
- 133
- Foreign-born
- 17.9%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Turpin ›
Education in Turpin
9.5% of adults 25 and older in Turpin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 1.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Turpin
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 93.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 75.2%
Turpin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turpin | 441 | $25,938 | $85,800 | $885 |
| Little Ponderosa | 374 | $72,625 | $218,100 | — |
| Tyrone | 1,082 | $2,499 | $55,400 | $633 |
| Liberal | 19,316 | $63,706 | $137,100 | $900 |
| Hooker | 1,786 | $48,571 | $158,100 | $944 |
| Forgan | 359 | $70,114 | $60,500 | $564 |
| Beaver | 1,586 | $56,078 | $154,000 | $749 |
| Hardesty | 404 | $87,808 | $47,600 | $510 |
| Kismet | 414 | $60,197 | $109,000 | $932 |
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What is the median household income in Turpin, OK?
The median household income in Turpin is $25,938, 60% 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 Turpin?
The median home value in Turpin is $85,800, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.
How much is rent in Turpin?
The median gross rent in Turpin is $885 per month, about 29.3% of household income.
Is Turpin, OK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 60% lower than the Oklahoma median; a poverty rate of 51%.
What is the median age in Turpin?
The median age in Turpin is 29 years (Oklahoma: 37).
How long is the commute in Turpin?
The average commute to work in Turpin is 21 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Turpin?
The unemployment rate in Turpin is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Turpin?
9.5% of adults in Turpin 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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