City profile · Oklahoma · Census ACS 2023

Meeker, OK

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

1,292
Residents
$35,813
Median income
$90,700
Median home
$937
Median rent (state)

Meeker - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Meeker places in the 5th percentile for household income and the 69th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

5th
percentile, household income
7th
percentile, home value
9th
percentile, median rent
69th
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: Meeker, OK

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 1,292 residents in Meeker, a small town within Oklahoma. Median household income here is $35,813 per year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 26.1%. Home values in Meeker run a median of $90,700, and the median resident age is 31.8 years. 12.5% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 48.3% 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). Meeker reports a comparatively low crime rate: FBI UCR figures show 878.1 crimes per 100,000 residents, below the national average (reporting is voluntary across agencies, so treat this as reporting activity rather than a definitive danger score). NOAA climate normals record an annual average temperature of 59.9°F with 39.4 inches of precipitation per year.

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 $937 monthly. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Oklahoma's average monthly utility costs around $205 (state average). Workers in Meeker report an average commute of 24.0 minutes, with 75.9% driving alone and 13.7% working from home. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 71.3 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (High).

Population

1,292 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Oklahoma

Median Household Income

$35,813 /yr

Poverty 26.1%

Cost of Living Index (state)

87.8 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Oklahoma average

How does Meeker compare to other US cities?

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

Household income 5% higher than other cities
Home value 7% pricier than other cities
Median rent 9% pricier than other cities
Safety 69% 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: Meeker ranks #52 of 203 Oklahoma cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Meeker 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 Meeker near the bottom of Oklahoma's cities

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

Median Household Income
#569 of 639
11th percentile in Oklahoma
Median Gross Rent
#324 of 671
0th percentile in Oklahoma
Median Home Value
#390 of 628
38th percentile in Oklahoma
Poverty Rate
#77 of 671
89th percentile in Oklahoma
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#391 of 671
41st 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.

5thIncome percentile
69thSafety percentile

5th percentile nationally for median household income · 69th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Meeker's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Meeker'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 55 Avg. percentile National median
Meeker'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 Meeker's home value compares nationally

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

$90,700 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. Meeker $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 - Meeker, OK Meeker, OK's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Meeker, 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 Meeker, OK median $35,813/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%
Meeker, 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 Meeker, OK. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 12.5%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 26.1%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 48.3%

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

Population
1,292
Median Income
$35,813
Median Home Value
$90,700
Median Age
31.8
Poverty Rate
26.1%
Labor force participation
48.3%
Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
878.1
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
292.7
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
585.4
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
59.9°F
Annual Precipitation
39.4"
Annual Snowfall
N/A

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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1,000 residents1,010 residents1,020 residents1,030 residents1,040 residents 202020212022202320242025 1,004 residents 1,031 residents ▲ +2.7%
Meeker'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
2023 0
2024 0

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
24.0 minutes
Drive Alone
75.9%
Carpool
10.4%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.0%
Work from Home
13.7%

Based on 432 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 Meeker 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
71.3 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Oklahoma

Mooreland
1,294 people
Fletcher
1,298 people
Stratford
1,298 people
Cashion
1,311 people
Goodwell
1,271 people
Okarche
1,270 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Meeker's 1,292 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Woodburn, IN
1,292 people
Stanton, MI
1,292 people
Menahga, MN
1,292 people
LaBarque Creek, MO
1,292 people
Nevada, TX
1,292 people
Steele, AL
1,293 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Meeker's $35,813 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Laytonville, CA
$35,798 median income
Maricopa Colony, AZ
$35,833 median income
Turrell, AR
$35,833 median income
Grand River, IA
$35,833 median income
Prudenville, MI
$35,833 median income
Raleigh, MS
$35,833 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Meeker, 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 Meeker, OK - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 76.7% 15.2% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 8.7% White 76.7% Black or African American 1.1% Asian 0.9% American Indian 5.2% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 1.0% Two or more races 15.2% 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 Meeker 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
Meeker (this city) 1,292 $35,813
Mooreland 1,294 $51,042
Fletcher 1,298 $60,625
Stratford 1,298 $38,026
Census ACS 5-year FIPS OK FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Meeker, OK?

What is the population of Meeker, OK? +

Meeker, OK has a population of 1,292 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

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

In Meeker, the typical household earns $35,813 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Meeker? +

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

Meeker has a total crime rate of 878.1 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 Meeker, OK? +

Meeker's median home value sits at $90,700, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Meeker? +

The average annual temperature in Meeker runs 59.9°F, 39.4 inches of precipitation. 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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