City profile · Oklahoma · Census ACS 2023

Boise City, OK

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

1,218
Residents
$49,224
Median income
$65,300
Median home
$937
Median rent (state)

Boise City - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Boise City lands in the 18th percentile for household income and the 79th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

18th
percentile, household income
2nd
percentile, home value
9th
percentile, median rent
79th
percentile, safety
📝 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: Boise City, OK

1,218 people live in Boise City, Oklahoma - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in Boise City brings in $49,224 a year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 12.8%. Typical homes in Boise City are valued around $65,300, and the median resident age is 35.0 years. Educational attainment runs 15.2% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 64.3% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 0 residential building permits were authorized in Boise City (No Permits), per Census BPS data. Boise City reports a comparatively low crime rate: the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program logs 641.0 total incidents per 100,000 residents here, below the national average (agency reporting is voluntary, so this measures reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). The annual average temperature per NOAA climate normals runs 56.4°F with 18.3 inches of precipitation per year and 31.8 inches of snowfall.

Living costs in Oklahoma run below the national norm: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Oklahoma scores 87.8 (Well Below Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $937 per month. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Oklahoma run around $205, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 47.3 out of 100 (Low).

Population

1,218 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Oklahoma

Median Household Income

$49,224 /yr

Poverty 12.8%

Cost of Living Index (state)

87.8 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Oklahoma average

How does Boise City compare to other US cities?

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

Household income 18% higher than other cities
Home value 2% pricier than other cities
Median rent 9% pricier than other cities
Safety 79% safer than other cities

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

Zoom in to just Oklahoma and the picture shifts: Boise City ranks #30 of 203 Oklahoma cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Boise City's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Oklahoma, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

18thIncome percentile
79thSafety percentile

18th percentile nationally for median household income · 79th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Boise City's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Boise City'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 64 Avg. percentile National median
Boise City'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 Boise City's home value compares nationally

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

$65,300 Among the most affordable more affordable than 98% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Above this entry. $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. Boise City $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 - Boise City, OK Boise City, OK's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Boise City, 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 Boise City, OK median $49,224/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%
Boise City, 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 Boise City, OK. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 15.2%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 12.8%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 64.3%

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

Population
1,218
Median Income
$49,224
Median Home Value
$65,300
Median Age
35.0
Poverty Rate
12.8%
Labor force participation
64.3%
Bachelor's Degree+
15.2%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
641.0
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
0.0
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
641.0
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
56.4°F
Annual Precipitation
18.3"
Annual Snowfall
31.8"

Schools

Total Schools
2
Public schools in this city

Population Change

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

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1,000 residents1,050 residents1,100 residents1,150 residents1,200 residents 202020212022202320242025 1,161 residents 1,040 residents ▼ -10.4%
Boise City's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

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

Total Permits (2024)
0
housing units authorized
Single-Family
0
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

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

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
95.3%
Carpool
0.2%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.0%
Work from Home
4.1%

Based on 558 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 Boise City 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
47.3 / 100
Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Oklahoma

Okeene
1,218 people
Rush Springs
1,230 people
Fairland
1,234 people
Beggs
1,193 people
Konawa
1,193 people
Buffalo
1,244 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Boise City's 1,218 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

St. George Island, FL
1,218 people
Fairmount, GA
1,218 people
Richland, GA
1,218 people
Rochelle, GA
1,218 people
Empire, LA
1,218 people
Kent City, MI
1,218 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Boise City's $49,224 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Grove Hill, AL
$49,223 median income
Elsberry, MO
$49,226 median income
Sidney, NY
$49,226 median income
Mount Bethel, PA
$49,231 median income
St. Johnsville, NY
$49,211 median income
Texarkana, TX
$49,240 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Boise City, 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 Boise City, OK - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 72.3% 26.8% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 40.1% White 72.3% Black or African American 0.2% Asian 0.0% American Indian 0.4% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.4% Two or more races 26.8% 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 Boise City 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
Boise City (this city) 1,218 $49,224
Okeene 1,218 $49,650
Rush Springs 1,230 $42,198
Fairland 1,234 $42,083
Census ACS 5-year FIPS OK FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Boise City, OK?

What is the population of Boise City, OK? +

Boise City, OK counts 1,218 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Boise City, OK? +

In Boise City, the typical household earns $49,224 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Boise City? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Boise City; 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 Boise City, OK safe? +

Boise City has a total crime rate of 641.0 per 100,000 residents, which is below 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 Boise City, OK? +

Homes in Boise City carry a median value of $65,300, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Boise City? +

Climate normals put Boise City's yearly average temperature at 56.4°F, 18.3 inches of precipitation, and 31.8 inches of snowfall per year. 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.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

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

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