About
Life in Midwest City
If you're considering Midwest City, understand upfront that this is a working community built around and economically dependent on Tinker Air Force Base—that's the backbone of employment here and shapes much of the local character. The median household income sits at $57,700 with a 3.8% unemployment rate, which is solid, and median home values around $164,500 make it relatively affordable compared to national averages. Rent runs about $1,090 monthly, and you'll find a fairly balanced housing market with just over half of homes owner-occupied.
Midwest City at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
16.5%
Foreign-Born
3.2%
Broadband Internet
91.5%
of households
Population Growth
+0.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Midwest City: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Midwest City, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (29.9%), and 2.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.6%
of residents
65 and Older
17.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
34.9%
of households
Married Couples
35.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.32
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% above OK average
Rent, home values, and income in Midwest City
In Midwest City, rent runs 8% above the OK average, and home values are 18% below the OK average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
44.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
90.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,500
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
58.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1975
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $167,890 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts above OK average
Unemployment in Midwest City and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Midwest City is 0.4 percentage points higher than the OK average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Midwest City Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Oklahoma City, OK metro area
Commute22.8 min avg
How Midwest City residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Midwest City, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 70% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 12 mi
OKC Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)
Small hub2.2M 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.
Safetyabout average for violent crime
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Midwest City is close to the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
345.2
per 100,000 residents
About average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,278
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Midwest City Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 51 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Oklahoma County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Oklahoma County, which includes Midwest City, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 51 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 51 | Hail | $8.1M |
| 2024 | 43 | Heat | $56.1M |
| 2023 | 55 | Hail | $2.5M |
| 2022 | 37 | Drought | $108,000 |
| 2021 | 37 | Thunderstorm Wind | $162,000 |
| 2020 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | $24,000 |
| 2019 | 38 | Hail | $246,000 |
| 2018 | 28 | Thunderstorm Wind | $170,000 |
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.
38 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Oklahoma County, county-wide
Air Quality51 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Oklahoma County, which includes Midwest City, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
51
Good Days
182
per year
Moderate Days
176
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Oklahoma County, county-wide
Climate91°F summers, 29°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Midwest City has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and cold winters (avg low 29°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
71°/48°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/69°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
72°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
51°/29°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
37.2"
Annual Snowfall
2.5"
Hot Days/Year
69
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
68
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
79
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 27°F | 1.32" |
| Feb | 54°F | 31°F | 1.42" |
| Mar | 63°F | 40°F | 2.55" |
| Apr | 71°F | 48°F | 3.60" |
| May | 79°F | 58°F | 5.31" |
| Jun | 88°F | 66°F | 4.49" |
| Jul | 93°F | 70°F | 3.59" |
| Aug | 92°F | 69°F | 3.60" |
| Sep | 84°F | 62°F | 3.72" |
| Oct | 73°F | 49°F | 3.32" |
| Nov | 61°F | 38°F | 1.68" |
| Dec | 50°F | 30°F | 1.79" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Midwest City
Midwest City has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
10.4%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Ssm Health St Anthony Hospital - Midwest
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Cedar Ridge Behavioral Hospital
Psychiatric · 4.7 mi away · Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City VA Medical Center
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available · 7.2 mi away · Oklahoma City
O U Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.5 mi away · Oklahoma City
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.
Education22.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Midwest City
Midwest City's student/teacher ratio is 22.3:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 23.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
16
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
23.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Midwest City
Public · 2-year · 4,953 students · in-state tuition $5,144 · 17% graduate · median earnings $41,703 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
University of Central Oklahoma
14.4 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 10,170 students · in-state tuition $9,043 · 44% graduate · median earnings $51,263 (10 yrs after entry)
Oklahoma City Community College
12.4 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 9,758 students · in-state tuition $4,059 · 18% graduate · median earnings $41,812 (10 yrs after entry)
Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City
11.9 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 3,514 students · in-state tuition $3,853 · 23% graduate · median earnings $44,121 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,885 students · in-state tuition $28,200 · 58% graduate · median earnings $55,959 (10 yrs after entry)
Mid-America Christian University
14.1 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 1,666 students · in-state tuition $22,356 · 42% graduate · median earnings $46,785 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,514 students · in-state tuition $35,648 · 70% graduate · median earnings $62,267 (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: Oklahoma City National Memorial, 8 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Midwest City
Midwest City has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Oklahoma City National Memorial (8 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Oklahoma City National Memorial
National Memorial
8 mi awayChickasaw National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
72 mi awayPublic Libraries in Midwest City
Midwest City Library
8143 E Reno, Midwest City
Cities Near Midwest City
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Midwest City FAQ
Is Midwest City, Oklahoma affordable?⌄
Midwest City's median rent is $1,091/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $57,520/year. Median home value is $164,500.
Is Midwest City, Oklahoma safe?⌄
Midwest City's violent crime rate was 345 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2278 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Midwest City, Oklahoma?⌄
Midwest City has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Midwest City, Oklahoma?⌄
The cost of living in Midwest City is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,091/month and median household income is $57,520/year. The median home value is $164,500. About 44% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Midwest City, Oklahoma?⌄
The average commute in Midwest City is 23 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