City safety & data profile

Oklahoma CityOK

Oklahoma City, OK is a 681K-resident city in Oklahoma County with a median household income of $68,656.

Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Oklahoma City, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Oklahoma City has a population larger than 99% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $231,300, and 19 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

681K
Population
Top 1%
By size
$68,656
Median income
$231,300
Median home
15.1%
Poverty rate

The read on Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City posts a median household income higher than 35% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 3 recent safety alerts are on record and 19 hospitals serve the Oklahoma City area.

Top 65%
by median income, US cities
3
safety alerts on record
19
hospitals in & near Oklahoma City

Where Oklahoma City income ranks nationally

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

$68,656 Bottom 35% higher than 35% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Oklahoma City, OK beyond the headline numbers

Oklahoma City sits inside Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, at roughly 35.47°N, -97.52°W. Population 681,054, $68,656 median household income. Median home value $231,300, median rent $1,130. Poverty rate 15.1%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Oklahoma City's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 38.3%, then short sleep duration at 36.6%. 19 hospitals in/around Oklahoma City, 3.3/5 avg rating, 9 with an ER.

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

Population
681,054
Oklahoma City
Median Income
$68,656
Near average
Median Home Value
$231,300
Near average
Median Age
35.1
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Oklahoma County) - Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma City, OK
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,130/mo
Poverty Rate
15.1% +6% vs avg
Unemployment 4.6%
Bachelor's Degree+ 34.7%
Work From Home 10.9%
Public Transit 0.4%

Population

White 55.5%
African American 13.4%
Asian 4.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
38.3%
Short Sleep Duration
36.6%
High Blood Pressure
36.5%
Physical Inactivity
30.2%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.8%
Current Smoking
14.9%
Binge Drinking
14.6%
Lack of Health Insurance
14%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.5%
Diabetes
12.6%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 58.6%
Annual Checkup 77.6%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
11.5%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.5%
Stroke
3.4%

Hospitals 19 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
1
★★★★
4
★★★
1
★★
3
★
0
Average Rating
3.3/5
Total Hospitals
19
With ER
9
OKLAHOMA HEART HOSPITAL SOUTH, LLC
OKLAHOMA CITY · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★★
MERCY HOSPITAL OKLAHOMA CITY, INC
OKLAHOMA CITY · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
SSM HEALTH ST ANTHONY HOSPITAL - OKLAHOMA CITY
OKLAHOMA CITY · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, LLC
OKLAHOMA CITY · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
OKLAHOMA HEART HOSPITAL, LLC
OKLAHOMA CITY · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
INTEGRIS BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER, INC
OKLAHOMA CITY · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
O U MEDICAL CENTER
OKLAHOMA CITY · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆
INTEGRIS SOUTHWEST MEDICAL CENTER
OKLAHOMA CITY · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆
OKLAHOMA CITY VA MEDICAL CENTER
OKLAHOMA CITY · Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER
★★☆☆☆

Alerts & News - Oklahoma City Area 3

Air Quality

Air Quality Alert: Oklahoma City, OK Reaches Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Level

EPA ·
Air Quality

Oklahoma City Air Quality Reaches Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Level

EPA ·
Air Quality

Air Quality Alert: Oklahoma City Reaches Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Level

EPA ·

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Oklahoma City, OK? ▼
Oklahoma City, OK has a population of 681,054 people, located in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
What is the median household income in Oklahoma City? ▼
The median household income in Oklahoma City, OK is $68,656 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 15.1%.
What is the median home value in Oklahoma City? ▼
The median home value in Oklahoma City, OK is $231,300. Median rent is $1,130/month.
What are the top health concerns in Oklahoma City? ▼
The top health indicators in Oklahoma City include Obesity (38.3%), Short Sleep Duration (36.6%), High Blood Pressure (36.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Oklahoma City? ▼
Oklahoma City has 19 hospitals with an average rating of 3.3/5 stars. 9 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Oklahoma City? ▼
The median age in Oklahoma City, OK is 35.1 years. 34.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Oklahoma City, OK is located in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. With a population of 681K and a $68,656 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 19 hospitals with an average rating of 3.3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Oklahoma City area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

EPA Outdoor Air Quality Data

Federal monitoring network, every measurement we report

AirNow - Oklahoma

Real-time AQI for every monitored Oklahoma location

National Weather Service

NOAA active watches, warnings, advisories

CDC Air Quality & Health

Health-impact reference for every AQI category

EPA NAAQS standards

National Ambient Air Quality Standards, the regulatory thresholds

Nearby Cities 8

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Using Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma 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.