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Is Midwest City a Good Place to Live? Midwest City, Oklahoma: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Midwest City ranks #942 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #395 of 524 smaller cities and #11 of 20 in Oklahoma. Against similar-size cities it stands out for affordable homes ($164,500, #36 of 524) and low living costs (90.4, #51 of 524), and trails on low household income ($57,520, #460 of 524) and high poverty (16.5%, #403 of 524).
Midwest City by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Midwest City's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Midwest City?
Midwest City's cost of living index is 90.4, 10% below the US level of 100 and #219 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,091/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $170,640, 24% below the typical Oklahoma home ($223,261).
| Measure | Midwest City | OklahomaOK | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 90.4#219 of 1,308 | 87.8 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $170,640#68 of 1,187 | $223,261 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,202/mo#100 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $164,500#118 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $1,091/mo#317 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 2.9x#138 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 22.8%#756 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Oklahoma is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Midwest City housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Midwest City is in the Oklahoma City, OK metro.
Oklahoma housing market →Is Midwest City safe?
Midwest City recorded 345 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 5% above the US rate of 328 and 15% below Oklahoma's 408. That ranks #629 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #284 of 444 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Midwest City Police Department. Property crime runs 2,278 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Midwest City | OklahomaOK | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 264 · US 328 | 345#629 of 1,085 | 408 | 264 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,550 · US 1,548 | 2,278#787 of 1,085 | 1,814 | 1,550 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Oklahoma is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Midwest City?
The median household in Midwest City earns $57,520, 31% below the US figure of $83,163 and 13% below Oklahoma ($66,148). Unemployment is 3.8% (US 4.3%). 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.3% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Midwest City | OklahomaOK | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $83,163 | $57,520#1095 of 1,312 | $66,148 | $83,646 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.3% | 3.8%#390 of 1,058 | 3.4% | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 16.5%#949 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.5% | +0.3%#489 of 1,132 | +0.6% | +0.2% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Oklahoma is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Midwest City?
The median resident of Midwest City is 36 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 23.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1028 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 58.1% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Midwest City | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 36 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 23.8%#1028 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 58.1% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Midwest City's schools and health?
Midwest City's 6 public schools graduate 89% of students in four years (Oklahoma 80%), with 18 students per teacher and $10,270 spent per pupil. 39.2% of adults are obese and 13.4% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Midwest City | OklahomaOK | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 89%#454 of 1,063 | 80% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 18#837 of 1,188 | — | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $10,270#1130 of 1,188 | — | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 39.2%#1073 of 1,311 | — | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 13.4%#1007 of 1,311 | — | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 18.7%#992 of 1,311 | — | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 10.9%#764 of 1,311 | — | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Oklahoma is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 4,542 students are enrolled in Midwest City's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Midwest City?
The average commute in Midwest City is 22.8 minutes (Oklahoma 22.7); 0.2% of workers take transit and 10.6% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Midwest City scores 9.2 of 20 (below average walkable), #791 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 79.8°F and winters 40.2°F, with 36.4 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Midwest City | OklahomaOK | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 22.8 min#572 of 1,312 | 22.7 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 2.8%#149 of 1,312 | 5.1% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 75.5% | 76.8% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 2% | 1.8% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 10.6% | 8.9% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 9.2#791 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Oklahoma is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49.3 | 27 | 1.3 |
| Feb | 53.8 | 30.8 | 1.4 |
| Mar | 62.9 | 39.5 | 2.6 |
| Apr | 71.1 | 47.5 | 3.6 |
| May | 78.9 | 57.6 | 5.3 |
| Jun | 87.5 | 66.2 | 4.5 |
| Jul | 93.1 | 70.3 | 3.6 |
| Aug | 92.2 | 69.1 | 3.6 |
| Sep | 83.9 | 61.5 | 3.7 |
| Oct | 72.8 | 49.4 | 3.3 |
| Nov | 60.7 | 37.7 | 1.7 |
| Dec | 50.4 | 29.5 | 1.8 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Oklahoma Cy Will Rogers World.
| Measure | Midwest City | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 60.1°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 79.8°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 40.2°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 36.4 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Oklahoma Cy Will Rogers World.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Midwest City?
Oklahoma County's air had a median air quality index of 51, and 50% of measured days were rated good; 7 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Oklahoma County's biggest natural hazard losses in hail, tornado, and ice storm, with expected yearly losses of 0.15% of building value, higher than 50% of US counties.
| Measure | Midwest City | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 51#874 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 7#789 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.15%#671 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Oklahoma County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Oklahoma County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hail | 0.018% | 94% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.024% | 92% of counties |
| Ice storm | 0.0051% | 87% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.0047% | 65% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.081% | 50% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Midwest City compare with similar-size cities?
Midwest City is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #395 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 58,297.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest City, OKPop. 58,297 | #942 | 51.1 | $57,520 | $1,091/mo | 345 | 22.8 min |
| Terre Haute, INPop. 58,427 | #1116 | 47.6 | $43,126 | $922/mo | 494 | 18.5 min |
| Severn, MDPop. 58,402 | #154 | 66.0 | $134,423 | $2,175/mo | no data | 27.8 min |
| Carson City, NVPop. 58,384 | #686 | 55.3 | $72,355 | $1,248/mo | 358 | 20.5 min |
| Lenexa, KSPop. 58,384 | #101 | 68.3 | $103,239 | $1,454/mo | 180 | 19.4 min |
| Lake Havasu City, AZPop. 58,359 | #819 | 53.0 | $70,148 | $1,320/mo | 299 | 15.9 min |
| Coconut Creek, FLPop. 58,330 | #951 | 50.9 | $75,014 | $2,102/mo | part year | 29.6 min |
| Bentonville, ARPop. 58,249 | #104 | 68.2 | $112,792 | $1,344/mo | 174 | 19 min |
| Springfield, OHPop. 58,190 | #1303 | 36.2 | $47,143 | $851/mo | 1,248 | 21.2 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Midwest City compare with the rest of Oklahoma?
Midwest City ranks #11 of the 20 Oklahoma cities we track, with a score of 51.1 against Oklahoma's statewide 43. Its households earn 13% below the Oklahoma median. Violent crime is 15% below the statewide rate. Homes are 24% below the typical Oklahoma home.
| City | Rank in OK | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bixby, OKPop. 30,155 | #1 | 66.9 | $104,404 | $1,393/mo | 80 |
| Jenks, OKPop. 27,102 | #2 | 64.9 | $111,004 | $1,602/mo | 99 |
| Edmond, OKPop. 96,825 | #3 | 63.7 | $103,183 | $1,344/mo | 139 |
| Owasso, OKPop. 40,151 | #4 | 60.8 | $79,036 | $1,270/mo | 123 |
| Broken Arrow, OKPop. 118,180 | #5 | 60.5 | $86,765 | $1,320/mo | 198 |
| Yukon, OKPop. 25,529 | #6 | 58.0 | $75,273 | $1,274/mo | 293 |
| Moore, OKPop. 63,420 | #7 | 56.6 | $80,420 | $1,340/mo | 230 |
| Norman, OKPop. 129,672 | #8 | 55.3 | $67,704 | $1,090/mo | 243 |
| Stillwater, OKPop. 49,269 | #9 | 53.3 | $43,700 | $947/mo | 202 |
| Oklahoma City, OKPop. 697,125 | #10 | 51.1 | $68,656 | $1,130/mo | 681 |
| Midwest City, OKPop. 58,297 | #11 | 51.1 | $57,520 | $1,091/mo | 345 |
| Bartlesville, OKPop. 37,878 | #12 | 50.1 | $58,869 | $916/mo | 352 |
| Enid, OKPop. 50,653 | #13 | 49.8 | $62,125 | $914/mo | 572 |
| Shawnee, OKPop. 31,671 | #14 | 49.1 | $55,815 | $936/mo | 483 |
| Ponca City, OKPop. 24,326 | #15 | 48.4 | $55,941 | $850/mo | 500 |
| Tulsa, OKPop. 413,794 | #16 | 47.3 | $59,838 | $1,052/mo | 833 |
| Duncan, OKPop. 22,958 | #17 | 45.5 | $58,054 | $896/mo | 356 |
| Ardmore, OKPop. 24,877 | #18 | 44.0 | $53,900 | $1,006/mo | 1,050 |
| Lawton, OKPop. 90,595 | #19 | 42.7 | $54,433 | $967/mo | 769 |
| Muskogee, OKPop. 36,758 | #20 | 39.6 | $50,213 | $858/mo | 846 |
All 20 Oklahoma cities we track, by overall score. Oklahoma statewide: median income $66,148, violent crime 407.7 per 100,000.
How is Midwest City's score calculated?
Midwest City scores 51.1 out of 100, #942 of 1,312 (grade C, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Oklahoma's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Midwest City. Similar-size median 55.5.
46.3 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Midwest City's police agency. Similar-size median 77.8.
68.4 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Midwest City. Similar-size median 58.9.
40.2 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Midwest City's public schools. Similar-size median 55.2.
47.7 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Midwest City's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
83.2 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Midwest City. Similar-size median 56.1.
34.8 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Midwest City. Similar-size median 42.4.
44.9 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Midwest City. Similar-size median 50.0.
46.8 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Midwest City's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
43.2 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
44.0 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Midwest City's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Midwest City has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Midwest City
Is Midwest City, OK a good place to live?
Midwest City ranks #942 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #395 of 524 smaller cities and #11 of 20 in Oklahoma. Against similar-size cities it stands out for affordable homes ($164,500, #36 of 524) and low living costs (90.4, #51 of 524), and trails on low household income ($57,520, #460 of 524) and high poverty (16.5%, #403 of 524).
What is the cost of living in Midwest City?
Midwest City's cost of living index is 90.4, 10% below the US level of 100 and #219 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,091/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $170,640, 24% below the typical Oklahoma home ($223,261).
What is the crime rate in Midwest City?
Midwest City recorded 345 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 5% above the US rate of 328 and 15% below Oklahoma's 408. That ranks #629 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #284 of 444 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Midwest City Police Department. Property crime runs 2,278 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Midwest City?
The median household in Midwest City earns $57,520, 31% below the US figure of $83,163 and 13% below Oklahoma ($66,148). Unemployment is 3.8% (US 4.3%). 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.3% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Midwest City?
Median rent in Midwest City is $1,091/mo (Census), #317 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,202/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 22.8% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Midwest City?
The typical home value in Midwest City is $170,640, up 0.7% in a year, against $223,261 for Oklahoma and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $164,500.
How are the public schools in Midwest City?
Midwest City's 6 public schools graduate 89% of students in four years (Oklahoma 80%), with 18 students per teacher and $10,270 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Midwest City?
The average commute is 22.8 minutes, #572 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 22.7 minutes across Oklahoma. 2.8% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Midwest City?
Midwest City averages 60.1°F over the year, 79.8°F in summer and 40.2°F in winter, with 36.4 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Midwest City walkable?
Midwest City scores 9.2 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #791 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Midwest City at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Oklahoma County's biggest natural hazard losses in hail, tornado, and ice storm, with expected yearly losses of 0.15% of building value, higher than 50% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Midwest City?
Oklahoma County's air had a median air quality index of 51, and 50% of measured days were rated good; 7 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Midwest City?
Midwest City has 58,297 residents. The median resident of Midwest City is 36 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 23.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1028 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 58.1% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Midwest City compare with the rest of Oklahoma?
Midwest City ranks #11 of the 20 Oklahoma cities we track, with a score of 51.1 against Oklahoma's statewide 43. Its households earn 13% below the Oklahoma median. Violent crime is 15% below the statewide rate. Homes are 24% below the typical Oklahoma home.
What cities are similar in size to Midwest City?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Midwest City's population of 58,297 are Terre Haute, IN (#1116 overall), Severn, MD (#154 overall), Carson City, NV (#686 overall), Lenexa, KS (#101 overall), and Lake Havasu City, AZ (#819 overall). Midwest City is #942.