Rows tagged local are specific to Midwest City (Census ACS); state rows are state averages; metro-area rows are inherited from Oklahoma City, OK. Home value is ACS owner-reported (not a Zillow sale price).
School score: 3/10 (district Midwest City-del City · NCES EDFacts)
Cost of living
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Cost-of-living index (US=100)
91.4
metro-area
#49 of 200 metros
Grocery index (US=100)
93.3
metro-area
#25 of 200 metros
Big Mac price (est.)
$5.20
metro-area
#46 of 200 metros
Median household income
$56,811
local
#2747 of 3,220 cities
Median wage (all occupations)
$36,143
local
#2510 of 3,220 cities
Who lives here
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Median age
35.8 years
metro-area
#39 of 200 metros
Bachelor's degree or higher (25+)
33.4%
metro-area
#101 of 200 metros
Foreign-born residents
8.2%
metro-area
#99 of 200 metros
Homes that are owner-occupied
63.9%
metro-area
#130 of 200 metros
Economy
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Unemployment rate
7.27%
local
#2678 of 3,220 cities
Population growth (5-yr)
+1.7%
local
#2002 of 3,220 cities
Housing — what your money buys
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Median home price
$147,700
local
#238 of 3,220 cities
Home price ÷ income (affordability)
2.6×
local
#327 of 3,220 cities
1-yr home appreciation
+1.0%
metro-area
#109 of 200 metros
Price per square foot
$78
local
#217 of 3,220 cities
Typical home size (implied)
1,901 sqft
Median rent (monthly)
$996
local
#422 of 3,220 cities
Homes for sale (inventory)
7,493
Median days on market
22
metro-area
#128 of 200 metros
Taxes
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Total tax burden (est. % of income)
9.0%
state
#36 of 200 metros
Combined sales tax
8.99%
state
#172 of 200 metros
State income tax (top rate)
4.75%
Capital gains tax
4.75%
state
#107 of 200 metros
High earners
No special surtax
Social Security in retirement
Not taxed — does not tax Social Security benefits
Effective property tax rate
0.97%
local
#1615 of 3,220 cities
Median property tax paid
$1,439
local
#309 of 3,220 cities
Health & childcare
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Life expectancy at birth
75.3 years
metro-area
#142 of 200 metros
Healthcare (annual, single adult)
$6,300
state
#17 of 200 metros
Uninsured (share of residents)
13.5%
metro-area
#170 of 200 metros
Primary care providers per 100k
62
metro-area
#164 of 200 metros
Childcare (annual, infant, center)
$9,000
state
#25 of 200 metros
Vehicles & commute
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Annual registration
$100
state
#83 of 200 metros
Vehicle property tax (annual)
None
state
#1 of 200 metros
Emissions testing
Not required
Emissions detail
No vehicle emissions testing
DMV & license offices
20
Avg commute to work
23 min
local
#633 of 3,220 cities
Commute by driving alone
78.1%
metro-area
#147 of 200 metros
Solo drivers commuting 30+ min
31.4%
metro-area
#98 of 200 metros
Utilities & fuel
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Electricity
13.3¢/kWh
state
#8 of 200 metros
Avg monthly electric bill
$120
state
#3 of 200 metros
Gasoline
$2.95/gal
state
#3 of 200 metros
Natural gas (avg monthly bill)
$56
state
#51 of 200 metros
Water & sewer (avg monthly bill)
$83
state
#53 of 200 metros
Home internet (avg monthly bill)
$76
state
#20 of 200 metros
Insurance
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Home insurance (annual)
$4,400
state
#199 of 200 metros
Auto insurance (annual)
$2,000
state
#116 of 200 metros
Disaster risk & supplemental insurance
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Main natural hazards
Notable hazards: tornadoes, wildfire, earthquakes — separate flood/quake/windstorm policies may be needed.
FEMA National Risk Index (0–100, higher = more risk)
91.7 — Relatively Moderate
metro-area
#117 of 200 metros
Flood insurance (annual, NFIP)
$750
state
#90 of 200 metros
Earthquake insurance (annual)
$300
state
#143 of 200 metros
Climate & air quality
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Air quality (median AQI, lower=cleaner)
53
metro-area
#157 of 200 metros
Cooling degree-days (AC load)
2,000
metro-area
#138 of 200 metros
Homes with air conditioning (state)
96%
state
#4 of 200 metros
Heating degree-days (heat load)
3,600
metro-area
#94 of 200 metros
Days per year ≥ 90°F
63
metro-area
#142 of 200 metros
Days per year ≥ 100°F
11
metro-area
#182 of 200 metros
Avg summer high (state)
94°F
metro-area
#177 of 200 metros
Avg winter low
27°F
metro-area
#114 of 200 metros
Annual precipitation
36.4"
metro-area
#68 of 200 metros
Annual snowfall
6.7"
metro-area
#100 of 200 metros
Sunshine (% of possible)
68%
metro-area
#34 of 200 metros
Plant hardiness zone
7a
Frost window
04-10 → 11-01
Safety
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Violent crime (per 100k, state avg)
460
state
#143 of 200 metros
Property crime (per 100k, state avg)
2,600
state
#157 of 200 metros
Local amenities & recreation
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Grocery stores
46
metro-area
#115 of 200 metros
Parks
54
Hiking areas
12
Golf courses
33
Shooting ranges
4
Lakes
16
Permits
Metric
Value
Scope
US rank
Building permit difficulty (1–5)
2
state
#1 of 200 metros
Permit detail
Generally easy
US rank = this metro's position among all 200 metros (1 = best: cheapest / safest / highest income, etc.). Childcare is a family cost, not included in the salary-equivalence total.