C+

Colbert, OK

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Affordability Score: 63/100

Population: 2,853 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Colbert, OK aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 2,853 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of C+ (63/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $65,875, median home value of $162,100, median rent of $865 per month, and 27.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $1,000 per month (studio $757, 1BR $762, 3BR $1,322, 4BR $1,491). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $10,821 per year, consuming 16% of the local median household income.

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Colbert, OK include housing, rent. Unemployment currently reads 2.8% and poverty 18.3% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income C-
$65,875
Median household income
Education D
27.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing A-
2.5x
Home value $162,100 vs income
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent A-
$1,000/mo
2BR fair market rent (18% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare D
$10,821/yr
Center-based infant care (16% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$65,875
▲ 6% vs national
Per Capita Income
$30,378
Unemployment Rate
2.8%
Poverty Rate
18.3%

Housing

Median Home Value
$162,100
▼ 41% vs national
Median Rent
$865/mo
Owner Occupied
72.9%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,000/mo
▼ 17% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$757
1BR
$762
2BR
$1,000
3BR
$1,322
4BR
$1,491

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
27.5%
▼ 2 ppt vs national
High School+
63.2%
Median Age
36.0
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$10,821/yr
16% of income
Toddler (Center)
$9,356/yr
Preschool (Center)
$9,356/yr
School-Age (Center)
$6,117/yr

What This Means

Colbert, OK receives an overall affordability grade of C+ (63/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 2,853. This area performs well in housing and rent. Data was unavailable for commute, safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Colbert, OK affordable?
Colbert, OK receives an overall affordability grade of C+ (63/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $65,875. Median home value is $162,100.
What is the cost of living in Colbert?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $865/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,000/mo. Infant childcare $10,821/yr. Median home value $162,100.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →