C-

Tishomingo, OK

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Affordability Score: 50/100

Population: 4,747 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Tishomingo, OK aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 4,747 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of C- (50/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $46,875, median home value of $140,900, median rent of $664 per month, and 23.3% 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 $705, 1BR $801, 3BR $1,269, 4BR $1,572). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $10,302 per year, consuming 22% 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. Pressure points are income, education, childcare. Unemployment currently reads 5.1% and poverty 30.5% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income F
$46,875
Median household income
Education F
23.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing B-
3.0x
Home value $140,900 vs income
Commute B-
22 min
Average commute time
Rent B-
$937/mo
2BR fair market rent (24% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare F
$10,302/yr
Center-based infant care (22% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$46,875
▼ 24% vs national
Per Capita Income
$24,198
Unemployment Rate
5.1%
Poverty Rate
30.5%

Housing

Median Home Value
$140,900
▼ 49% vs national
Median Rent
$664/mo
Owner Occupied
62.9%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$937/mo
▼ 22% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$705
1BR
$801
2BR
$937
3BR
$1,269
4BR
$1,572

Safety

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

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
23.3%
▼ 7 ppt vs national
High School+
56.6%
Median Age
35.7
Avg. Commute
22 min
▼ 4 min vs national

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$10,302/yr
22% of income
Toddler (Center)
$8,901/yr
Preschool (Center)
$8,901/yr
School-Age (Center)
$5,819/yr

What This Means

Tishomingo, OK receives an overall affordability grade of C- (50/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 4,747. Challenges include income and education and childcare. 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 Tishomingo, OK affordable?
Tishomingo, OK receives an overall affordability grade of C- (50/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $46,875. Median home value is $140,900.
What is the cost of living in Tishomingo?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $664/mo. 2BR fair market rent $937/mo. Infant childcare $10,302/yr. Median home value $140,900.
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 →