City profile · Oklahoma · Census ACS 2023

Boley, OK

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

1,160
Residents
$92,700
Median home
$937
Median rent (state)

Boley - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Boley lands in the 90th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

7th
percentile, home value
9th
percentile, median rent
90th
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: Boley, OK

Oklahoma's Boley is a small town, with 1,160 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Boley's housing stock carries a median value of $92,700, and the median resident age is 41.4 years. Educational attainment runs 6.7% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 6.6% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 0 residential units were authorized in 2024 (No Permits). Boley reports a comparatively low crime rate: per-100,000 total crime stands at 368.3 in FBI UCR data, below the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

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. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $937 per month statewide. Monthly utility costs average around $205 across Oklahoma, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 40.4 out of 100 (Low).

Population

1,160 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Oklahoma

Median Household Income

N/A /yr

Poverty 27.8%

Cost of Living Index (state)

87.8 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Oklahoma average

How does Boley compare to other US cities?

Boley measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Home value 7% pricier than other cities
Median rent 9% pricier than other cities
Safety 90% 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, Boley ranks #10 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 Boley 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 Boley near the bottom of Oklahoma's cities

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

Median Gross Rent
#324 of 671
0th percentile in Oklahoma
Median Home Value
#385 of 628
39th percentile in Oklahoma
Poverty Rate
#67 of 671
90th percentile in Oklahoma
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#563 of 671
16th 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.

90thSafety percentile

90th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Boley's home value compares nationally

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

$92,700 Among the most affordable more affordable than 93% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Boley $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

Median household income is not available for Boley in the current Census ACS release (common for very small places).

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 6.7%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 27.8%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 6.6%

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

Population
1,160
Median Income
N/A
Median Home Value
$92,700
Median Age
41.4
Poverty Rate
27.8%
Labor force participation
6.6%
Bachelor's Degree+
6.7%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
368.3
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
92.1
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
276.2
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.

Population Change

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

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1,084 residents1,085 residents1,086 residents1,087 residents1,088 residents 202020212022202320242025 1,086 residents 1,087 residents ▲ +0.1%
Boley'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 0
2021 0
2022 0

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
42.7%
Carpool
5.3%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
37.3%
Work from Home
14.7%

Based on 75 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 Boley 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
40.4 / 100
Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Oklahoma

Geronimo
1,161 people
North Enid
1,167 people
Hydro
1,179 people
Toppers
1,137 people
Shattuck
1,185 people
Gore
1,187 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Boley's 1,160 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Ladera, CA
1,160 people
Five Points, FL
1,160 people
Seis Lagos, TX
1,160 people
Waldo, AR
1,159 people
Howard, CO
1,159 people
Chatsworth, IL
1,161 people

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Boley, 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 Boley, OK - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 42.1% 26.7% 12.3% 16.9% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 4.9% White 42.1% Black or African American 26.7% Asian 0.0% American Indian 12.3% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 2.0% Two or more races 16.9% 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 Boley 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
Boley (this city) 1,160 N/A
Geronimo 1,161 $64,250
North Enid 1,167 $84,844
Hydro 1,179 $41,250
Census ACS 5-year FIPS OK FBI UCR Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Boley, OK?

What is the population of Boley, OK? +

The population of Boley, OK stands at 1,160 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the cost of living in Boley? +

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

Boley has a total crime rate of 368.3 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 Boley, OK? +

Homes in Boley carry a median value of $92,700, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, 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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