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Enid, OK

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Enid, OK

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 51
Population50,821
Foreign Born4.8%
Population Density687people per mi²
Median Age34.7 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
ChangingSince 2010, this city has seen significant changes in racial and ethnic composition in a short time.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

67/100

33% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Enid, Oklahoma

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $14k$27k
Comfortable $28k$41k
Luxury $103k+$160k+
Elite (Top 5%) $121k+$188k+
Affordability Ratio

155%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean95%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
22
Positive
40
Poor
2
Negative
0

Groceries

2 within 10 miles

4mi

Gas

5 within 10 miles

0.9mi

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

0.9mi

Airport

DFW — Dallas/Fort Worth International

247mi

Post Office

USPS — Enid, OK

0.9mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

1 private club within 10 miles.

Golf4Nearest 1.8 mi
Camping3Nearest 27.6 mi
Marina0 
Winery2Nearest 3 mi
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range0 

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C-
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$63k+4.4%
16% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$390k
41% below US avg
College Educated
22.2%
37% below US avg
WFH
3.5%
76% below US avg
Homeownership
59.4%
9% below US avg
Median Home
$144k
49% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
C
Moderate

Crime rates similar to the national median for U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
27.3
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+23.6%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+64.7%
Homicide
0.04 / 1k Residents18% below state avg
Robbery
0.24 / 1k Residents25% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
4.07 / 1k Residents31% above state avg

Property Crime

5yr−17.5%
Burglary
5.96 / 1k Residents63% above state avg
Larceny-Theft
14.36 / 1k Residents15% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
1.23 / 1k Residents37% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+23Solidly Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Enid, Oklahoma
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%80%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
A-
High Autonomy

Strong independent fundamentals that actively favor personal liberty and low regulation.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B
Fair9.0% of income
Property Rights
C+
FairIJ Grade C+
Firearm Rights
A-
GreatFPC Grade A-
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Net exporter (180% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
D+
RestrictedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season223 days298 frost-free
Annual Rainfall30.1"
Elevation1,257 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
B-
Defensible

Workable tactical position. Some exposure to population density or targets, but generally defensible in a crisis.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A-
Good68 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak687/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C
Weak1 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorCold Wave, Inland Flooding, Tornado, Hail, Heat Wave
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 514 mi · coast 489 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$43.1M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityOklahoma City681k people are 68 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital68 miOklahoma City, OK
Nearest Prison25 mi1 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T11:41:21.000Z

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