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Coweta.
About
Life in Coweta
Coweta is a community of 10,157 people in Oklahoma. The median household income is $68,000, median rent runs about $932 per month, and median home values are around $205,700. Unemployment is low at 3%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Coweta at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
13.2%
Foreign-Born
1.3%
Broadband Internet
92.0%
of households
Population Growth
+19.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics1.3% foreign-born, most often from Ukraine
Who lives in Coweta: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Coweta, the largest foreign-born group is from Ukraine (29.5%), and 1.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.4%
of residents
65 and Older
14.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
38.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
24.4%
of households
Married Couples
51.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.57
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 8% below OK average
Rent, home values, and income in Coweta
In Coweta, rent runs 8% below the OK average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
44.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
89.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,559
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
69.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1993
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $274,897 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OK
Unemployment in Coweta and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Wagoner County, which includes Coweta, is close to the OK average.
Unemployment rate
Coweta: Wagoner County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Wagoner County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Coweta Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Tulsa, OK metro area
Commute26.8 min avg
How Coweta residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Coweta, most residents drive alone to work (84%), and 52% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 21 mi
Tulsa International Airport (TUL)
Small hub1.6M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 50% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Coweta runs 50% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
165.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
749.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Coweta Police Department
Natural DisastersExcessive Heat most common — 8 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
73.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Wagoner County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Wagoner County, which includes Coweta, the most common type is excessive heat, with 8 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | Excessive Heat | None reported |
| 2024 | 22 | Excessive Heat | $47,000 |
| 2023 | 16 | Excessive Heat | $915,000 |
| 2022 | 23 | Drought | $30,000 |
| 2021 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.1M |
| 2020 | 8 | Flash Flood | None reported |
| 2019 | 16 | Tornado | $230,000 |
| 2018 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $8,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
13 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Wagoner County, county-wide
Air Quality50 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Tulsa County, OK (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 19 miles from Coweta) is typically good — 185 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
50
Good Days
185
per year
Moderate Days
178
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Tulsa County, OK (19 mi away)
Climate92°F summers, 30°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Coweta has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and cold winters (avg low 30°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
72°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
92°/71°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
74°/51°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
52°/30°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
43.3"
Annual Snowfall
2.7"
Hot Days/Year
66
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
87
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
74
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°F | 28°F | 1.59" |
| Feb | 55°F | 32°F | 1.80" |
| Mar | 64°F | 41°F | 3.22" |
| Apr | 73°F | 50°F | 4.46" |
| May | 80°F | 60°F | 6.08" |
| Jun | 89°F | 69°F | 4.82" |
| Jul | 94°F | 73°F | 3.82" |
| Aug | 94°F | 71°F | 3.64" |
| Sep | 85°F | 63°F | 3.67" |
| Oct | 74°F | 51°F | 3.84" |
| Nov | 62°F | 39°F | 2.64" |
| Dec | 52°F | 31°F | 2.51" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Coweta
Uninsured
10.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Coweta's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Ascension St John Broken Arrow
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.9 mi away · Broken Arrow
Saint Francis Hospital South, Llc
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12 mi away · Tulsa
Hillcrest Hospital South
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.4 mi away · Tulsa
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Coweta
Coweta's student/teacher ratio is 17.4:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 24.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
24.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Coweta (within 15 miles)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 193 students · in-state tuition $18,850 · 81% graduate · median earnings $52,919 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Fort Smith National Historic Site, 80 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Coweta
Coweta has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Fort Smith National Historic Site (80 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Fort Smith National Historic Site
National Historic Site
80 mi awayPea Ridge National Military Park
National Military Park
97 mi awayPublic Libraries in Coweta
Coweta Public Library
120 East Sycamore, Coweta
Cities Near Coweta
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Coweta FAQ
Is Coweta, Oklahoma affordable?⌄
Coweta's median rent is $932/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $67,519/year. Median home value is $205,700.
Is Coweta, Oklahoma safe?⌄
Coweta's violent crime rate was 166 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 750 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Coweta, Oklahoma?⌄
Wagoner County, which includes Coweta, has an unemployment rate of 3.1%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Coweta, Oklahoma?⌄
The cost of living in Coweta is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $932/month and median household income is $67,519/year. The median home value is $205,700. About 44% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Coweta, Oklahoma?⌄
The average commute in Coweta is 27 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from