City profile · Oklahoma · Census ACS 2023

Skiatook, OK

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

8,553
Residents
$55,444
Median income
$168,600
Median home
$1,217
Median rent (state)

Skiatook - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Skiatook lands in the 28th percentile for household income and the 48th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

28th
percentile, household income
33rd
percentile, home value
37th
percentile, median rent
48th
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: Skiatook, OK

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 8,553 residents in Skiatook, a small town within Oklahoma. The typical household in Skiatook brings in $55,444 a year, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 7.0%. Typical homes in Skiatook are valued around $168,600, and the median resident age is 37.0 years. About 21.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 60.2% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 21 residential building permits were authorized in Skiatook (Construction Slowdown), down 56% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data. Skiatook reports a comparatively low crime rate: the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program logs 1421.9 total incidents per 100,000 residents here, below the national average (agency reporting is voluntary, so this measures reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Living costs in Oklahoma run below the national norm: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Oklahoma at 87.8 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Well Below Average). HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,217 per month. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Oklahoma run around $205, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 97.9 out of 100 (Very High).

Population

8,553 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Oklahoma

Median Household Income

$55,444 /yr

Poverty 7.0%

Cost of Living Index (state)

87.8 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Oklahoma average

How does Skiatook compare to other US cities?

Here's how Skiatook stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 28% higher than other cities
Home value 33% pricier than other cities
Median rent 37% pricier than other cities
Safety 48% 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, Skiatook ranks #93 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 Skiatook 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 Skiatook toward the top of Oklahoma's cities

Among the 671 Oklahoma cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, Skiatook ranks #53 - the 84th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Skiatook only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#266 of 639
58th percentile in Oklahoma
Median Gross Rent
#53 of 671
84th percentile in Oklahoma
Median Home Value
#123 of 628
80th percentile in Oklahoma
Poverty Rate
#497 of 671
26th percentile in Oklahoma
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#167 of 671
75th 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.

28thIncome percentile
48thSafety percentile

28th percentile nationally for median household income · 48th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Skiatook's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Skiatook'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 47 Avg. percentile National median
Skiatook'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 Skiatook's home value compares nationally

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

$168,600 Among the most affordable more affordable than 67% 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. Skiatook $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 - Skiatook, OK Skiatook, OK's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Skiatook, 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 Skiatook, OK median $55,444/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%
Skiatook, 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 Skiatook, OK. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 21.8%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 7.0%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 60.2%

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

Population
8,553
Median Income
$55,444
Median Home Value
$168,600
Median Age
37.0
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Labor force participation
60.2%
Bachelor's Degree+
21.8%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1421.9
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
293.4
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1128.5
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
5
Public schools in this city

Population Change

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

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8,400 residents8,600 residents8,800 residents9,000 residents9,200 residents 202020212022202320242025 8,500 residents 8,960 residents ▲ +5.4%
Skiatook's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

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

📉 Construction Slowdown
Total Permits (2024)
21
housing units authorized
Single-Family
21
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
2.5
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 48
2020 58
2021 37
2022 81
2023 43
2024 21

Permit volume decreased 56% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
78.6%
Carpool
9.5%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.7%
Work from Home
10.6%
Other
0.6%

Based on 3,825 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 Skiatook sits in

Cost of Living Index
87.8
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,217/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
97.9 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Oklahoma

Sallisaw
8,553 people
Collinsville
8,468 people
Clinton
8,461 people
Cushing
8,336 people
Poteau
8,903 people
Piedmont
7,978 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Skiatook's 8,553 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Wedgefield, FL
8,556 people
Ellsworth, ME
8,550 people
Corrales, NM
8,557 people
La Cresta, CA
8,558 people
Innsbrook, VA
8,559 people
Napoleon, OH
8,561 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Skiatook's $55,444 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Galva, IL
$55,446 median income
Pierz, MN
$55,438 median income
Glendale, MS
$55,438 median income
Goshen, IN
$55,436 median income
Scottsmoor, FL
$55,433 median income
Maunaloa, HI
$55,455 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Skiatook, 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 Skiatook, OK - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 72.0% 13.1% 13.7% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 4.3% White 72.0% Black or African American 0.1% Asian 0.8% American Indian 13.1% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.4% Two or more races 13.7% 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 Skiatook 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
Skiatook (this city) 8,553 $55,444
Sallisaw 8,553 $47,333
Collinsville 8,468 $88,537
Clinton 8,461 $58,417
Census ACS 5-year FIPS OK FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Skiatook, OK?

What is the population of Skiatook, OK? +

8,553 people live in Skiatook, OK according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

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

The median household income in Skiatook is $55,444 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Skiatook? +

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

Skiatook has a total crime rate of 1421.9 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 Skiatook, OK? +

The median home value in Skiatook is $168,600, 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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