Enid, Oklahoma
Among the top 11% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 39% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 61% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 13% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 89% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 20% of US places
- top 2% for air quality
- top 7% for commute time
- bottom 5% for school quality
Enid is a mid-size city in Oklahoma with about 51,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include air quality, commute time, and sunny days. It rates lower on property crime and school quality.
Official websiteenid.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 3.9 in1.3 in
muggy 74%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$61k47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 58% of US places
Home Value$137k40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$861better than 56% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 59% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.91%better than 56% of US places
Income Tax4.80%better than 55% of US places
Sales Tax8.99%better than 10% of US places
Estimated total tax burden9.81%better than 50% of US places
Unemployment4.7%better than 42% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)38°F66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)83°F89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation33.3 in28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall9.4 inbetter than 61% of US places
Sunny Days282 daysbetter than 90% of US places
Summer Humidity66°Fbetter than 33% of US places
Comfortable Days68 daysbetter than 20% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk70.8better than 42% of US places
Air Quality16 AQIbetter than 98% of US places
School Quality31.9better than 5% of US places
Violent Crime1940/100kbetter than 9% of US places
Property Crime2915/100kbetter than 8% of US places
Community
Population50,96197th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age34.821st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4376th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0158th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5583rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)68.8%30th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)2.4%68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)15.6%81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.5%76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)11.8%90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time18 minbetter than 93% of US places
Walkability8.2/20better than 75% of US places
Airport Distance71 mibetter than 54% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access85.0%better than 45% of US places
Amenities Nearby12.36better than 16% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 39% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Enid an affordable place to live?
- Enid is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 58% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Enid?
- The median home value in Enid is $137k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Enid?
- Median household income in Enid is $61k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Enid?
- Median gross rent in Enid is $861 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Enid safe?
- Enid is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1940/100k (better than 9%). Property crime is 2915/100k.
- What is the weather like in Enid?
- Enid averages 83°F in July and 38°F in January, with 33.3 in of annual precipitation and about 282 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Enid?
- Public-school quality in Enid is below average, scoring better than 5% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Enid?
- The average one-way commute in Enid is 18 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)