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Enid.
About
Life in Enid
Enid offers affordability and stability if you're looking for a smaller city with real economic activity. Housing costs are reasonable—median home values around $154,900 and rent averaging $906—and job opportunities exist in agriculture, food processing, and local services, with unemployment sitting at just 3.1%. The commute is short on average (17 minutes), so you won't spend your life in traffic.
Enid at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
13.7%
Foreign-Born
7.0%
Broadband Internet
86.5%
of households
Population Growth
-1.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics7.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Enid: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Enid, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (45.3%), and 10.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.6%
of residents
65 and Older
16.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
33.0%
of households
Married Couples
42.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.48
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 10% below OK average
Rent, home values, and income in Enid
In Enid, rent runs 10% below the OK average, and home values are 22% below the OK average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
16.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
84.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,455
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
61.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1969
median year built
Vacant Homes
14.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $135,534 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OK
Unemployment in Enid
Unemployment in Enid is close to the OK average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Enid Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute16.5 min avg
How Enid residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Enid, most residents drive alone to work (79%), and 88% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 47 mi
Stillwater Regional Airport (SWO)
Regional airport · few flights33k 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 74% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Enid runs 74% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
571.9
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,158.5
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Enid Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 30 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
82.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Garfield County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Garfield County, which includes Enid, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 30 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | Thunderstorm Wind | $152,000 |
| 2024 | 43 | Heat | $156,000 |
| 2023 | 37 | Drought | $185,320 |
| 2022 | 23 | Drought | $5,000 |
| 2021 | 13 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2020 | 13 | Hail | $20,000 |
| 2019 | 24 | Hail | $20,000 |
| 2018 | 18 | Drought | $116,000 |
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.
26 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Garfield County, county-wide
Air Quality31 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Grant County, OK (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 27 miles from Enid) is typically good — 84 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
31
Good Days
84
per year
Moderate Days
17
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Grant County, OK (27 mi away)
Climate92°F summers, 27°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Enid has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and cold winters (avg low 27°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
70°/47°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
92°/70°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
72°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
49°/27°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
33.3"
Annual Snowfall
9.4"
Hot Days/Year
79
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
85
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
82
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 25°F | 1.04" |
| Feb | 51°F | 28°F | 1.28" |
| Mar | 61°F | 37°F | 2.41" |
| Apr | 70°F | 46°F | 3.42" |
| May | 79°F | 58°F | 4.36" |
| Jun | 89°F | 67°F | 4.83" |
| Jul | 95°F | 72°F | 3.34" |
| Aug | 93°F | 70°F | 3.63" |
| Sep | 85°F | 62°F | 2.73" |
| Oct | 73°F | 49°F | 3.06" |
| Nov | 59°F | 37°F | 1.69" |
| Dec | 48°F | 28°F | 1.50" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Enid
Enid has 2 hospitals, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
13.5%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Integris Health Enid Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
St Mary's Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
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.
Education17.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Enid
Enid's student/teacher ratio is 17.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 23.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
18
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
23.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Oklahoma City National Memorial, 67 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Enid
Enid has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Oklahoma City National Memorial (67 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Oklahoma City National Memorial
National Memorial
67 mi awayPublic Libraries in Enid
Enid-Public Library Of Enid And Garfield Co
120 W. Maine, Enid
Cities Near Enid
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Enid FAQ
Is Enid, Oklahoma affordable?⌄
Enid's median rent is $914/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $62,125/year. Median home value is $154,900.
Is Enid, Oklahoma safe?⌄
Enid's violent crime rate was 572 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2159 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Enid, Oklahoma?⌄
Enid has an unemployment rate of 3.2%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Enid, Oklahoma?⌄
The cost of living in Enid is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $914/month and median household income is $62,125/year. The median home value is $154,900. About 40% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Enid, Oklahoma?⌄
The average commute in Enid is 17 minutes, which is shorter than 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