C+

Kingfisher, OK

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Affordability Score: 62/100

Population: 7,025 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Kingfisher, OK aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 7,025 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of C+ (62/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $69,931, median home value of $229,100, median rent of $889 per month, and 27.0% 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 $1,055 per month (studio $727, 1BR $825, 3BR $1,343, 4BR $1,596). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $11,226 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 Kingfisher, OK include commute, rent. Unemployment currently reads 1.9% and poverty 12.5% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income C
$69,931
Median household income
Education D
27.0%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing C
3.3x
Home value $229,100 vs income
Commute B+
20 min
Average commute time
Rent A-
$1,055/mo
2BR fair market rent (18% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare D
$11,226/yr
Center-based infant care (16% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$69,931
▲ 13% vs national
Per Capita Income
$37,867
Unemployment Rate
1.9%
Poverty Rate
12.5%

Housing

Median Home Value
$229,100
▼ 17% vs national
Median Rent
$889/mo
Owner Occupied
72.1%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,055/mo
▼ 12% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$727
1BR
$825
2BR
$1,055
3BR
$1,343
4BR
$1,596

Safety

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

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
27.0%
▼ 3 ppt vs national
High School+
62.5%
Median Age
40.2
Avg. Commute
20 min
▼ 6 min vs national

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$11,226/yr
16% of income
Toddler (Center)
$9,705/yr
Preschool (Center)
$9,705/yr
School-Age (Center)
$6,345/yr

What This Means

Kingfisher, OK receives an overall affordability grade of C+ (62/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 7,025. This area performs well in commute and 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 Kingfisher, OK affordable?
Kingfisher, OK receives an overall affordability grade of C+ (62/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $69,931. Median home value is $229,100.
What is the cost of living in Kingfisher?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $889/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,055/mo. Infant childcare $11,226/yr. Median home value $229,100.
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 →