C+

Guthrie, OK

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Affordability Score: 60/100

Population: 20,226 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Guthrie, OK aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 20,226 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of C+ (60/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $72,288, median home value of $211,600, median rent of $887 per month, and 26.7% 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 $1,244 per month (studio $939, 1BR $1,017, 3BR $1,675, 4BR $1,857). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $11,182 per year, consuming 15% 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 Guthrie, OK include rent. Unemployment currently reads 3.0% and poverty 13.9% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income C
$72,288
Median household income
Education D
26.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing B
2.9x
Home value $211,600 vs income
Commute D
28 min
Average commute time
Rent B+
$1,244/mo
2BR fair market rent (21% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare D
$11,182/yr
Center-based infant care (15% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$72,288
▲ 17% vs national
Per Capita Income
$34,840
Unemployment Rate
3.0%
Poverty Rate
13.9%

Housing

Median Home Value
$211,600
▼ 23% vs national
Median Rent
$887/mo
Owner Occupied
79.7%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,244/mo
▲ 4% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$939
1BR
$1,017
2BR
$1,244
3BR
$1,675
4BR
$1,857

Safety

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

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
26.7%
▼ 3 ppt vs national
High School+
61.7%
Median Age
42.0
Avg. Commute
28 min
▲ 2 min vs national

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$11,182/yr
15% of income
Toddler (Center)
$9,672/yr
Preschool (Center)
$9,672/yr
School-Age (Center)
$6,323/yr

What This Means

Guthrie, OK receives an overall affordability grade of C+ (60/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 20,226. This area performs well in rent. Data was unavailable for safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Guthrie, OK affordable?
Guthrie, OK receives an overall affordability grade of C+ (60/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $72,288. Median home value is $211,600.
What is the cost of living in Guthrie?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $887/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,244/mo. Infant childcare $11,182/yr. Median home value $211,600.
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 →