City safety & data profile

ArdmoreOK

Ardmore, OK is a 25K-resident city in Carter County with a median household income of $53,900.

Carter County, Oklahoma. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Ardmore, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Ardmore has a population larger than 56% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $170,000, and 2 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

25K
Population
Top 44%
By size
$53,900
Median income
$170,000
Median home
17.4%
Poverty rate

The read on Ardmore

Ardmore posts a median household income higher than 14% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the Ardmore area.

Top 86%
by median income, US cities
2
hospitals in & near Ardmore

Where Ardmore income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$53,900 Bottom 14% higher than 14% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. OK $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Ardmore, OK beyond the headline numbers

Ardmore sits inside Carter County, Oklahoma, at roughly 34.17°N, -97.14°W. Population 25,176, $53,900 median household income. Median home value $170,000, median rent $1,006. Poverty rate 17.4%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Ardmore's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 43.4%, then obesity at 40.2%. 2 hospitals in/around Ardmore, 4/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Ardmore from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
25,176
Ardmore
Median Income
$53,900
-21% vs avg
Median Home Value
$170,000
-25% vs avg
Median Age
36.3
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Carter County) - Ardmore's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
49K+1%
Median Income
$60,723+47%
Median Home Value
$168,500+86%
Poverty Rate
16.2%-1%
Unemployment
3.8%-45%

Economics

Economics indicators for Ardmore, OK
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,006/mo
Poverty Rate
17.4% +23% vs avg
Unemployment 4.5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 21.3%
Work From Home 4.2%
Public Transit 0.9%

Population

White 61.8%
African American 9.1%
Asian 1.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.8%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
43.4%
Obesity
40.2%
Short Sleep Duration
39.1%
Physical Inactivity
36.4%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.3%
Current Smoking
18.3%
Frequent Physical Distress
16%
Diabetes
15.1%
Binge Drinking
12.4%
Lack of Health Insurance
12.1%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 53.3%
Annual Checkup 79.6%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
11.9%
Coronary Heart Disease
8.6%
Stroke
4.6%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
0
★★★★
1
★★★
0
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0
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0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
1
MERCY HOSPITAL ARDMORE, INC
ARDMORE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Ardmore, OK? ▼
Ardmore, OK has a population of 25,176 people, located in Carter County, Oklahoma.
What is the median household income in Ardmore? ▼
The median household income in Ardmore, OK is $53,900 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 17.4%.
What is the median home value in Ardmore? ▼
The median home value in Ardmore, OK is $170,000. Median rent is $1,006/month.
What are the top health concerns in Ardmore? ▼
The top health indicators in Ardmore include High Blood Pressure (43.4%), Obesity (40.2%), Short Sleep Duration (39.1%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Ardmore? ▼
Ardmore has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Ardmore? ▼
The median age in Ardmore, OK is 36.3 years. 21.3% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Ardmore, OK is located in Carter County, Oklahoma. With a population of 25K and a $53,900 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Ardmore area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Ardmore's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Ardmore area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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  • Compare Ardmore against Oklahoma peers on any ranking lens. Explore Oklahoma

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Carter County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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