City profile · Oklahoma · Census ACS 2023

Atoka, OK

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Atoka - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

2,918
Residents
$42,169
Median income
$112,800
Median home
$937
Median rent (state)

Atoka - the verdict

Atoka ranks in the 10th percentile for household income and the 2nd percentile for safety nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

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📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Atoka, OK

Atoka is a small town in Oklahoma, home to 2,918 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Atoka households earn a median of $42,169 annually, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 14.0%. Atoka's housing stock carries a median value of $112,800, and the median resident age is 36.4 years. 16.6% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 45.0% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 35 residential building permits were authorized in Atoka (Low Activity), per Census BPS data. Atoka's reported crime rate runs above the national norm: per-100,000 total crime stands at 6062.7 in FBI UCR data, above the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). NOAA puts Atoka's yearly average temperature at 61.4°F with 45.7 inches of precipitation per year.

Living costs in Oklahoma run below the national norm: the state registers 87.8 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Well Below Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $937 per month. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Oklahoma's average monthly utility costs around $205 (state average). Workers in Atoka report an average commute of 19.9 minutes, with 77.8% driving alone and 3.6% working from home. Natural-hazard exposure scores 30.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very Low).

Population

2,918 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Oklahoma

Median Household Income

$42,169 /yr

Poverty 14.0%

Cost of Living Index (state)

87.8 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Oklahoma average

How does Atoka compare to other US cities?

Where Atoka sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 10% higher than other cities
Home value 14% pricier than other cities
Median rent 9% pricier than other cities
Safety 2% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at Oklahoma, Atoka ranks #203 of 203 Oklahoma cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Atoka against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Oklahoma only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Oklahoma-relative analysis

Median Gross Rent places Atoka near the bottom of Oklahoma's cities

Among the 671 Oklahoma cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, Atoka ranks #324 - the 0th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Atoka only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#476 of 639
26th percentile in Oklahoma
Median Gross Rent
#324 of 671
0th percentile in Oklahoma
Median Home Value
#270 of 628
57th percentile in Oklahoma
Poverty Rate
#290 of 671
56th percentile in Oklahoma
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#274 of 671
59th percentile in Oklahoma

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Oklahoma only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

10thIncome percentile
2ndSafety percentile

10th percentile nationally for median household income · 2nd percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Atoka's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Atoka's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 34 Avg. percentile National median
Atoka's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Atoka's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$112,800 Among the most affordable more affordable than 86% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). This entry sits in this band. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Atoka $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Atoka, OK Atoka, OK's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Atoka, OK-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Atoka, OK median $42,169/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Atoka, OK's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Atoka, OK. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 16.6%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 14.0%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 45.0%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
2,918
Median Income
$42,169
Median Home Value
$112,800
Median Age
36.4
Poverty Rate
14.0%
Labor force participation
45.0%
Bachelor's Degree+
16.6%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
6062.7
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
976.8
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
5085.9
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
61.4°F
Annual Precipitation
45.7"
Annual Snowfall
N/A

Schools

Total Schools
5
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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2,850 residents2,900 residents2,950 residents3,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 2,872 residents 2,975 residents ▲ +3.6%
Atoka's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

🏗️ Low Activity
Total Permits (2024)
35
housing units authorized
Single-Family
35
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
12
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 0
2020 1
2021 1
2022 2
2023 2
2024 35

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
19.9 minutes
Drive Alone
77.8%
Carpool
13.4%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
5.1%
Work from Home
3.6%

Based on 1,014 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Oklahoma - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$115
avg/month
Natural Gas
$50
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$40
avg/month
Total Utilities
$205
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Oklahoma state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Oklahoma state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Atoka sits in

Cost of Living Index
87.8
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$937/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
30.4 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Oklahoma

Goldsby
2,902 people
Chandler
2,893 people
Calera
2,949 people
Turley
2,887 people
Jones
2,975 people
Wilburton
2,861 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Atoka's 2,918 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Buckner, MO
2,917 people
Lakemore, OH
2,917 people
Philippi, WV
2,919 people
Taylor, AL
2,916 people
Ocean Grove, NJ
2,916 people
Burney, CA
2,921 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Atoka's $42,169 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Joanna, SC
$42,169 median income
Damar, KS
$42,167 median income
Tower, MI
$42,167 median income
Racine, OH
$42,167 median income
Iraan, TX
$42,167 median income
Exira, IA
$42,177 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Atoka, OK Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Atoka, OK - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 56.2% 15.3% 18.3% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 6.8% White 56.2% Black or African American 5.9% Asian 3.5% American Indian 15.3% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.8% Two or more races 18.3% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Atoka compares to nearby Oklahoma cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Atoka (this city) 2,918 $42,169
Goldsby 2,902 $96,650
Chandler 2,893 $48,607
Calera 2,949 $54,179
Census ACS 5-year FIPS OK FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Atoka, OK?

What is the population of Atoka, OK? +

Atoka, OK counts 2,918 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Atoka, OK? +

Atoka households earn a median of $42,169 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Atoka? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Atoka; the closest available measure is the Oklahoma state average, a cost of living index of 87.8 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Oklahoma vary by metro area.

Is Atoka, OK safe? +

Atoka has a total crime rate of 6062.7 per 100,000 residents, which is above the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Atoka, OK? +

Homes in Atoka carry a median value of $112,800, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Atoka? +

The average annual temperature in Atoka runs 61.4°F, 45.7 inches of precipitation. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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