City profile · Oklahoma · Census ACS 2023

Crescent, OK

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

1,567
Residents
$53,864
Median income
$149,800
Median home
$1,244
Median rent (state)

Crescent - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Crescent lands in the 26th percentile for household income and the 79th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

26th
percentile, household income
27th
percentile, home value
40th
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: Crescent, OK

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 1,567 residents in Crescent, a small town within Oklahoma. Median household income here is $53,864 per year, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 15.1%. Home values in Crescent run a median of $149,800, and the median resident age is 35.4 years. About 12.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 56.2% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 0 residential units authorized here in 2024 (No Permits), down 100% from five years earlier. Crescent reports a comparatively low crime rate: FBI UCR reporting places total crime at 644.3 incidents per 100,000 residents, below the national average (voluntary agency reporting, reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

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. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,244 monthly. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Oklahoma run around $205, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 74.7 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (High).

Population

1,567 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Oklahoma

Median Household Income

$53,864 /yr

Poverty 15.1%

Cost of Living Index (state)

87.8 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Oklahoma average

How does Crescent compare to other US cities?

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

Household income 26% higher than other cities
Home value 27% pricier than other cities
Median rent 40% 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.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at Oklahoma, Crescent ranks #31 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 Crescent 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 is Crescent's strongest outlier among Oklahoma cities

Among the 671 Oklahoma cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, Crescent ranks #1 - the 92nd percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Crescent only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#291 of 639
54th percentile in Oklahoma
Median Gross Rent
#1 of 671
92nd percentile in Oklahoma
Median Home Value
#170 of 628
73rd percentile in Oklahoma
Poverty Rate
#262 of 671
61st percentile in Oklahoma
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#377 of 671
43rd 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.

26thIncome percentile
79thSafety percentile

26th percentile nationally for median household income · 79th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Crescent's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Crescent'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 57 Avg. percentile National median
Crescent'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 Crescent's home value compares nationally

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

$149,800 Among the most affordable more affordable than 73% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Crescent $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 - Crescent, OK Crescent, OK's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Crescent, 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 Crescent, OK median $53,864/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%
Crescent, 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 Crescent, OK. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 12.9%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 15.1%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 56.2%

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

Population
1,567
Median Income
$53,864
Median Home Value
$149,800
Median Age
35.4
Poverty Rate
15.1%
Labor force participation
56.2%
Bachelor's Degree+
12.9%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
644.3
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
143.2
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
501.1
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
3
Public schools in this city

Population Change

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

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1,250 residents1,300 residents1,350 residents1,400 residents1,450 residents 202020212022202320242025 1,302 residents 1,429 residents ▲ +9.8%
Crescent'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 1
2020 2
2021 0
2022 0
2023 0
2024 0

Permit volume decreased 100% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
80.4%
Carpool
12.4%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.0%
Work from Home
5.2%
Other
2.0%

Based on 709 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 Crescent sits in

Cost of Living Index
87.8
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,244/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
74.7 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Oklahoma

Granite
1,563 people
Central High
1,572 people
Morris
1,557 people
Hooker
1,553 people
Warner
1,581 people
Langston
1,594 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Crescent's 1,567 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

West Jefferson, NC
1,567 people
Braddock Hills, PA
1,567 people
Vinco, PA
1,567 people
Orfordville, WI
1,567 people
Sharon, WI
1,567 people
Garberville, CA
1,568 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Crescent's $53,864 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

St. Johns, OH
$53,864 median income
Paden City, WV
$53,871 median income
Rockmart, GA
$53,854 median income
Sublette, IL
$53,875 median income
Merrillan, WI
$53,875 median income
Bemidji, MN
$53,850 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Crescent, 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 Crescent, OK - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 75.5% 9.5% 8.6% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 7.7% White 75.5% Black or African American 3.3% Asian 0.0% American Indian 9.5% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 3.1% Two or more races 8.6% 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 Crescent 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
Crescent (this city) 1,567 $53,864
Granite 1,563 $59,561
Central High 1,572 $73,750
Morris 1,557 $56,082
Census ACS 5-year FIPS OK FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Crescent, OK?

What is the population of Crescent, OK? +

1,567 people live in Crescent, OK according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

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

In Crescent, the typical household earns $53,864 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Crescent? +

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

Crescent has a total crime rate of 644.3 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 Crescent, OK? +

Crescent's median home value sits at $149,800, 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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