Midwest City

Midwest City, Oklahoma Overview

Midwest City scores 43.8/100 overall (D), ranking #14 of 20 cities in Oklahoma — above the state composite of 41.5. Affordability is the city’s relative strength at 77/100, while Outdoor Access lags at 13/100.

Income & Employment in Midwest City

The median household income in Midwest City is $57,739, 5% below the statewide median of $60,528. The local unemployment rate of 3.7% is higher than the state’s 3.3%. Population grew 0.4% recently.

Safety in Midwest City

Midwest City reports 374.4 violent crimes per 100,000, roughly in line with the statewide rate of 434 per 100,000. The property crime rate is 2435.2 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Midwest City

The median home value is $158,400. Median monthly rent is $1,046. Renters spend 21.7% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Midwest City

The adult obesity rate in Midwest City is 39.2%, above the national average and a factor in the city’s health profile. The diabetes prevalence rate is 13.4%. Residents report an average of 18.7 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Oklahoma ranks #45 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Midwest City

Midwest City has a high school graduation rate of 75.8%. With a student-teacher ratio of 23.1:1, class sizes tend to be larger than the national median. Per-pupil spending of $9,346 falls below the national median. The city has 11 public schools serving 9,110 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in Midwest City

Midwest City enjoys a moderate climate with an annual average of 60.1°F. Summers average 79.5°F. Winters average 40.9°F. Annual precipitation is 32.8 inches.

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