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Okarche, OK

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Affordability Score: 71/100

Population: 2,156 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Okarche, OK aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 2,156 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of B (71/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $93,194, median home value of $261,700, median rent of $798 per month, and 29.2% 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 12% 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 Okarche, OK include income, housing, rent. Unemployment currently reads 1.9% and poverty 12.2% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income B+
$93,194
Median household income
Education D
29.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing B
2.8x
Home value $261,700 vs income
Commute C-
26 min
Average commute time
Rent A+
$1,055/mo
2BR fair market rent (14% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare C+
$11,226/yr
Center-based infant care (12% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$93,194
▲ 50% vs national
Per Capita Income
$45,808
Unemployment Rate
1.9%
Poverty Rate
12.2%

Housing

Median Home Value
$261,700
▼ 5% vs national
Median Rent
$798/mo
Owner Occupied
83.9%
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+
29.2%
▼ 1 ppt vs national
High School+
53.0%
Median Age
40.3
Avg. Commute
26 min
▼ 0 min vs national

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$11,226/yr
12% of income
Toddler (Center)
$9,705/yr
Preschool (Center)
$9,705/yr
School-Age (Center)
$6,345/yr

What This Means

Okarche, OK receives an overall affordability grade of B (71/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 2,156. This area performs well in income and housing 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 Okarche, OK affordable?
Okarche, OK receives an overall affordability grade of B (71/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $93,194. Median home value is $261,700.
What is the cost of living in Okarche?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $798/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,055/mo. Infant childcare $11,226/yr. Median home value $261,700.
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 →