City profile · Oklahoma · Census ACS 2023

Chickasha, OK

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

16,349
Residents
$55,039
Median income
$113,200
Median home
$1,004
Median rent (state)

Chickasha - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Chickasha places in the 27th percentile for household income and the 28th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

27th
percentile, household income
15th
percentile, home value
20th
percentile, median rent
28th
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: Chickasha, OK

16,349 people live in Chickasha, Oklahoma - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Median household income here is $55,039 per year, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 13.2%. Typical homes in Chickasha are valued around $113,200, and the median resident age is 36.9 years. Educational attainment runs 20.3% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 55.3% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 158 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Building Boom), up 1480% from five years earlier. Crime here tracks close to the national norm: FBI UCR figures show 2161.5 crimes per 100,000 residents, near the national average (reporting is voluntary across agencies, so treat this as reporting activity rather than 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. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,004 per month. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Oklahoma run around $205, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. Workers in Chickasha report an average commute of 18.4 minutes, with 79.5% driving alone and 3.4% working from home. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 75.7 out of 100 (High).

Population

16,349 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Oklahoma

Median Household Income

$55,039 /yr

Poverty 13.2%

Cost of Living Index (state)

87.8 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Oklahoma average

How does Chickasha compare to other US cities?

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

Household income 27% higher than other cities
Home value 15% pricier than other cities
Median rent 20% pricier than other cities
Safety 28% 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, Chickasha ranks #142 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 Chickasha 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 sits close to the middle of Oklahoma's city distribution

Among the 671 Oklahoma cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, Chickasha ranks #164 - the 74th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Chickasha only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#274 of 639
57th percentile in Oklahoma
Median Gross Rent
#164 of 671
74th percentile in Oklahoma
Median Home Value
#268 of 628
57th percentile in Oklahoma
Poverty Rate
#319 of 671
52nd percentile in Oklahoma
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#186 of 671
72nd 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.

27thIncome percentile
28thSafety percentile

27th percentile nationally for median household income · 28th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Chickasha's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Chickasha'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 46 Avg. percentile National median
Chickasha'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 Chickasha's home value compares nationally

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

$113,200 Among the most affordable more affordable than 85% 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. Chickasha $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 - Chickasha, OK Chickasha, OK's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Chickasha, 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 Chickasha, OK median $55,039/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%
Chickasha, 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 Chickasha, OK. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 20.3%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 13.2%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 55.3%

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

Population
16,349
Median Income
$55,039
Median Home Value
$113,200
Median Age
36.9
Poverty Rate
13.2%
Labor force participation
55.3%
Bachelor's Degree+
20.3%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
2161.5
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
312.2
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1849.3
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.

Schools

Total Schools
7
Public schools in this city

Population Change

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

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15,500 residents16,000 residents16,500 residents17,000 residents17,500 residents 202020212022202320242025 16,002 residents 17,313 residents ▲ +8.2%
Chickasha's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

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

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
158
housing units authorized
Single-Family
158
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
9.7
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 10
2020 119
2021 88
2022 96
2023 57
2024 158

Permit volume increased 1480% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
18.4 minutes
Drive Alone
79.5%
Carpool
13.1%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
2.2%
Work from Home
3.4%
Other
1.8%

Based on 7,214 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 Chickasha sits in

Cost of Living Index
87.8
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,004/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
75.7 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Oklahoma

Tahlequah
16,513 people
Ada
16,536 people
El Reno
17,919 people
McAlester
18,098 people
Altus
18,670 people
Glenpool
13,885 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Chickasha's 16,349 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

River Falls, WI
16,349 people
Stone Ridge, VA
16,340 people
Lady Lake, FL
16,337 people
Mattoon, IL
16,334 people
Lake Wales, FL
16,365 people
North Arlington, NJ
16,368 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Chickasha's $55,039 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Rice Lake, WI
$55,040 median income
L'Anse, MI
$55,042 median income
Sunrise Manor, NV
$55,034 median income
Sault Ste. Marie, MI
$55,031 median income
Dothan, AL
$55,052 median income
Coral, PA
$55,025 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Chickasha, 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 Chickasha, OK - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 74.7% 6.5% 11.1% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 9.0% White 74.7% Black or African American 6.5% Asian 0.5% American Indian 5.2% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 2.1% Two or more races 11.1% 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 Chickasha 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
Chickasha (this city) 16,349 $55,039
Tahlequah 16,513 $48,515
Ada 16,536 $51,792
El Reno 17,919 $54,459
Census ACS 5-year FIPS OK FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Chickasha, OK?

What is the population of Chickasha, OK? +

Chickasha, OK counts 16,349 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

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

In Chickasha, the typical household earns $55,039 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Chickasha? +

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

Chickasha has a total crime rate of 2161.5 per 100,000 residents, which is near 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 Chickasha, OK? +

The median home value in Chickasha is $113,200, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

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