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Newcastle, OK

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Newcastle, OK

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 39
Population12,238
Foreign Born1.5%
Population Density204people per mi²
Median Age40.1 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B+
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

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

89/100

11% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Newcastle, Oklahoma

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $16k$31k
Comfortable $50k$73k
Luxury $147k+$228k+
Elite (Top 5%) $173k+$268k+
Affordability Ratio

134%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A-
Hood Index scan area
Premium Lean76%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
21
Positive
17
Poor
5
Negative
4

Groceries

7 within 10 miles

3.7mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.9mi

Hospital

20 within 20 miles

6.2mi

Airport

DFW — Dallas/Fort Worth International

165.1mi

Post Office

USPS — Newcastle, OK

0.7mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

Golf3Nearest 7.2 mi
Camping3Nearest 16.7 mi
Marina0 
Winery2Nearest 7 mi
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range0 

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
B-
Good

An upper-middle-class area. Household wealth, education levels, and homeownership run ahead of national benchmarks.

Median HHI
$97k+7.6%
29% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$771k
17% above US avg
College Educated
34.6%
1% below US avg
WFH
11.2%
22% below US avg
Homeownership
82.4%
26% above US avg
Median Home
$255k
10% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A+
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 92% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
7.1
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−59.4%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−62.5%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.26 / 1k Residents92% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−56.3%
Burglary
1.53 / 1k Residents58% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
4.45 / 1k Residents64% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.76 / 1k Residents61% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+17Solidly Conservative

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

Presidential Voting Trends for Newcastle, Oklahoma
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%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 Season236 days313 frost-free
Annual Rainfall38.2"
Elevation1,217 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
C
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor16 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
B-
Fair204/sq mi
Fallout Danger
D+
Poor4 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
D+
WeakInland Flooding, Tornado, Cold Wave, Heat Wave, Hail
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 446 mi · coast 409 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$25.9M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityOklahoma City681k people are 16 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital16 miOklahoma City, OK
Nearest Prison9.0 mi2 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T08:13:03.000Z

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