City safety & data profile

Midwest CityOK

Midwest City, OK is a 57K-resident city in Oklahoma County with a median household income of $57,520.

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Midwest City, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Midwest City has a population larger than 83% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $164,500, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

57K
Population
Top 17%
By size
$57,520
Median income
$164,500
Median home
16.5%
Poverty rate

The read on Midwest City

Midwest City posts a median household income higher than 19% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Midwest City area.

Top 81%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Midwest City

Where Midwest City income ranks nationally

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

$57,520 Bottom 19% higher than 19% 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 Midwest City, OK beyond the headline numbers

Midwest City sits inside Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, at roughly 35.45°N, -97.40°W. Population 57,249, $57,520 median household income. Median home value $164,500, median rent $1,091. Poverty rate 16.5%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Midwest City's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 39.5%, then obesity at 39.2%. 1 hospital in/around Midwest City, 2/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

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

Population
57,249
Midwest City
Median Income
$57,520
-15% vs avg
Median Home Value
$164,500
-28% vs avg
Median Age
36
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Oklahoma County) - Midwest City'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
806K+10%
Median Income
$66,679+47%
Median Home Value
$222,900+76%
Poverty Rate
16%-14%
Unemployment
4.8%-28%

Economics

Economics indicators for Midwest City, OK
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,091/mo
Poverty Rate
16.5% +16% vs avg
Unemployment 7%
Bachelor's Degree+ 23.8%
Work From Home 10.6%
Public Transit 0.2%

Population

White 59.2%
African American 20.8%
Asian 1.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.6%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
39.5%
Obesity
39.2%
Short Sleep Duration
37.4%
Physical Inactivity
30.3%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.7%
Current Smoking
15.8%
Binge Drinking
14.2%
Frequent Physical Distress
14.1%
Diabetes
13.4%
Current Asthma
12.4%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 59.2%
Annual Checkup 79%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
10.9%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.2%
Stroke
3.9%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
SSM HEALTH ST ANTHONY HOSPITAL - MIDWEST
MIDWEST CITY · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
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Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Midwest City, OK? ▼
Midwest City, OK has a population of 57,249 people, located in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
What is the median household income in Midwest City? ▼
The median household income in Midwest City, OK is $57,520 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 16.5%.
What is the median home value in Midwest City? ▼
The median home value in Midwest City, OK is $164,500. Median rent is $1,091/month.
What are the top health concerns in Midwest City? ▼
The top health indicators in Midwest City include High Blood Pressure (39.5%), Obesity (39.2%), Short Sleep Duration (37.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Midwest City? ▼
Midwest City has 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Midwest City? ▼
The median age in Midwest City, OK is 36 years. 23.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Midwest City, OK is located in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. With a population of 57K and a $57,520 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Midwest City 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

Del City, OK 22K Oklahoma City, OK 681K Choctaw, OK 12K Moore, OK 60K Edmond, OK 90K Norman, OK 128K Warr Acres, OK 10K Bethany, OK 20K
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Using Midwest City'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 Midwest City area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Midwest City 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 (Oklahoma County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.