City profile · Oklahoma · Census ACS 2023

Broken Bow, OK

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

4,215
Residents
$50,744
Median income
$159,000
Median home
$937
Median rent (state)

Broken Bow - the verdict

Nationally, Broken Bow sits in the 21st percentile for household income and the 4th percentile for safety among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

21st
percentile, household income
30th
percentile, home value
9th
percentile, median rent
4th
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: Broken Bow, OK

4,215 people live in Broken Bow, Oklahoma - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Median household income here is $50,744 per year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 25.4%. Broken Bow's housing stock carries a median value of $159,000, and the median resident age is 33.5 years. 13.4% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 52.5% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 16 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Growing), up 14% from five years earlier. Broken Bow's reported crime rate runs above the national norm: FBI UCR reporting places total crime at 4924.2 incidents per 100,000 residents, above the national average (voluntary agency reporting, reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). The annual average temperature per NOAA climate normals runs 61.8°F with 55.1 inches of precipitation per year and 2.2 inches of snowfall.

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. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $937 monthly. Monthly utility costs average around $205 across Oklahoma, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. Natural-hazard exposure scores 72.0 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (High).

Population

4,215 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Oklahoma

Median Household Income

$50,744 /yr

Poverty 25.4%

Cost of Living Index (state)

87.8 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Oklahoma average

How does Broken Bow compare to other US cities?

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

Household income 21% higher than other cities
Home value 30% pricier than other cities
Median rent 9% pricier than other cities
Safety 4% 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, Broken Bow ranks #200 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

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 Broken Bow'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.

21stIncome percentile
4thSafety percentile

21st percentile nationally for median household income · 4th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Broken Bow's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Broken Bow'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 35 Avg. percentile National median
Broken Bow'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 Broken Bow's home value compares nationally

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

$159,000 Among the most affordable more affordable than 70% 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%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Broken Bow $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 - Broken Bow, OK Broken Bow, OK's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Broken Bow, 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 Broken Bow, OK median $50,744/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%
Broken Bow, 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 Broken Bow, OK. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 13.4%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 25.4%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 52.5%

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

Population
4,215
Median Income
$50,744
Median Home Value
$159,000
Median Age
33.5
Poverty Rate
25.4%
Labor force participation
52.5%
Bachelor's Degree+
13.4%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
4924.2
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
828.6
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
4095.6
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
61.8°F
Annual Precipitation
55.1"
Annual Snowfall
2.2"

Schools

Total Schools
9
Public schools in this city

Population Change

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

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4,180 residents4,190 residents4,200 residents4,210 residents4,220 residents4,230 residents 202020212022202320242025 4,184 residents 4,211 residents ▲ +0.6%
Broken Bow's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

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

🏗️ Growing
Total Permits (2024)
16
housing units authorized
Single-Family
14
detached homes
Multifamily
2
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
3.8
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 14
2020 15
2021 13
2022 15
2023 6
2024 16

Permit volume increased 14% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
86.9%
Carpool
9.8%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
1.1%
Work from Home
2.2%

Based on 1,481 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 Broken Bow 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
72.0 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Oklahoma

Slaughterville
4,214 people
Bristow
4,261 people
Pocola
4,359 people
Marlow
4,423 people
McLoud
4,424 people
Madill
3,966 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Broken Bow's 4,215 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Watertown, CT
4,215 people
Mount Pleasant, PA
4,215 people
Bay Hill, FL
4,214 people
Cannon Falls, MN
4,216 people
Grape Creek, TX
4,214 people
Lyons, GA
4,217 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Broken Bow's $50,744 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Macon-Bibb County, GA
$50,747 median income
Petersburg, VA
$50,741 median income
Russell, IA
$50,750 median income
Williams, IA
$50,750 median income
Cement City, MI
$50,750 median income
Hartwick Seminary, NY
$50,750 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Broken Bow, 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 Broken Bow, OK - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 59.4% 7.1% 17.0% 6.9% 7.2% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 5.9% White 59.4% Black or African American 7.1% Asian 0.0% American Indian 17.0% Native Hawaiian 6.9% Some other race 2.4% Two or more races 7.2% 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 Broken Bow 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
Broken Bow (this city) 4,215 $50,744
Slaughterville 4,214 $76,759
Bristow 4,261 $40,000
Pocola 4,359 $48,333
Census ACS 5-year FIPS OK FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Broken Bow, OK?

What is the population of Broken Bow, OK? +

The population of Broken Bow, OK stands at 4,215 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Broken Bow, OK? +

Median annual household income in Broken Bow runs $50,744, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Broken Bow? +

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

Broken Bow has a total crime rate of 4924.2 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 Broken Bow, OK? +

A typical home in Broken Bow is worth $159,000, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Broken Bow? +

Climate normals put Broken Bow's yearly average temperature at 61.8°F, 55.1 inches of precipitation, and 2.2 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.

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

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