B-

Cromwell, OK

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Affordability Score: 68/100

Population: 310 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Cromwell, OK aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 310 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of B- (68/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $58,618, median home value of $74,500, median rent of $867 per month, and 49.5% 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 $937 per month (studio $673, 1BR $734, 3BR $1,256, 4BR $1,368). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $10,347 per year, consuming 18% 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 Cromwell, OK include education, housing, rent. Unemployment currently reads 0.0% and poverty 23.1% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income D
$58,618
Median household income
Education A-
49.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing A+
1.3x
Home value $74,500 vs income
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent A-
$937/mo
2BR fair market rent (19% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare D
$10,347/yr
Center-based infant care (18% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$58,618
▼ 5% vs national
Per Capita Income
$27,258
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Poverty Rate
23.1%

Housing

Median Home Value
$74,500
▼ 73% vs national
Median Rent
$867/mo
Owner Occupied
89.2%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$937/mo
▼ 22% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$673
1BR
$734
2BR
$937
3BR
$1,256
4BR
$1,368

Safety

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

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
49.5%
▲ 20 ppt vs national
High School+
68.4%
Median Age
50.5
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$10,347/yr
18% of income
Toddler (Center)
$8,941/yr
Preschool (Center)
$8,941/yr
School-Age (Center)
$5,845/yr

What This Means

Cromwell, OK receives an overall affordability grade of B- (68/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 310. This area performs well in education and 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 Cromwell, OK affordable?
Cromwell, OK receives an overall affordability grade of B- (68/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $58,618. Median home value is $74,500.
What is the cost of living in Cromwell?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $867/mo. 2BR fair market rent $937/mo. Infant childcare $10,347/yr. Median home value $74,500.
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 →