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Warr Acres.
About
Life in Warr Acres
Warr Acres is a community of 10,437 people in Oklahoma. The median household income is $53,273, median rent runs about $925 per month, and median home values are around $164,500. Unemployment is low at 3.2%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Warr Acres at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
32.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
19.0%
Foreign-Born
24.4%
Broadband Internet
86.8%
of households
Population Growth
-0.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics24.4% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Warr Acres: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Warr Acres, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (61.3%), and 34.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
28.7%
of residents
65 and Older
15.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
31.1%
of households
Married Couples
45.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.58
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 9% below OK average
Rent, home values, and income in Warr Acres
In Warr Acres, rent runs 9% below the OK average, and home values are 18% below the OK average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
39.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
17.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
90.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,609
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
62.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1965
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $179,561 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OK
Unemployment in Warr Acres and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Oklahoma County, which includes Warr Acres, is close to the OK average.
Unemployment rate
Warr Acres: Oklahoma County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Oklahoma County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Warr Acres is about 1% of Oklahoma County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Warr Acres 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
Commute21.8 min avg
How Warr Acres residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Warr Acres, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 76% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 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.
Safetyviolent crime 19% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Warr Acres runs 19% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
392
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
3,642.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Warr Acres 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 Warr Acres, 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.
35 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Oklahoma County, county-wide
Warr Acres is about 1% of Oklahoma County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality51 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Oklahoma County, which includes Warr Acres, 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
Warr Acres is about 1% of Oklahoma County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate92°F summers, 30°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Warr Acres has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and cold winters (avg low 30°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
72°/49°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
36.6"
Annual Snowfall
6.7"
Hot Days/Year
76
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
73
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
73
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51°F | 28°F | 0.78" |
| Feb | 55°F | 31°F | 0.98" |
| Mar | 64°F | 40°F | 2.04" |
| Apr | 72°F | 49°F | 3.00" |
| May | 80°F | 59°F | 4.26" |
| Jun | 89°F | 68°F | 4.83" |
| Jul | 95°F | 73°F | 2.88" |
| Aug | 94°F | 71°F | 3.49" |
| Sep | 85°F | 63°F | 3.00" |
| Oct | 74°F | 51°F | 2.72" |
| Nov | 62°F | 39°F | 1.47" |
| Dec | 51°F | 30°F | 1.27" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Warr Acres
Uninsured
25.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Warr Acres's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
The Children's Center, Inc.
Childrens · ER available · 1.4 mi away · Bethany
Integris Baptist Medical Center, Inc.
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.3 mi away · Oklahoma City
Integris Community Hospital - Council Crossing
Acute Care Hospitals · 3.3 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.
Education17.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Warr Acres
Warr Acres's student/teacher ratio is 17.5:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 22.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
22.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Warr Acres (within 15 miles)
University of Central Oklahoma
12 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
10.1 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 9,758 students · in-state tuition $4,059 · 18% graduate · median earnings $41,812 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 4,953 students · in-state tuition $5,144 · 17% graduate · median earnings $41,703 (10 yrs after entry)
Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City
4.2 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
12.7 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 1,666 students · in-state tuition $22,356 · 42% graduate · median earnings $46,785 (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, 7 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Warr Acres
Warr Acres has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Oklahoma City National Memorial (7 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Oklahoma City National Memorial
National Memorial
7 mi awayChickasaw National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
81 mi awayPublic Libraries in Warr Acres
Warr Acres Library
5901 Nw 63rd Street, Warr Acres
Cities Near Warr Acres
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Warr Acres FAQ
Is Warr Acres, Oklahoma affordable?⌄
Warr Acres's median rent is $919/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $53,273/year. Median home value is $164,500.
Is Warr Acres, Oklahoma safe?⌄
Warr Acres's violent crime rate was 392 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 3643 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Warr Acres, Oklahoma?⌄
Oklahoma County, which includes Warr Acres, has an unemployment rate of 3.4%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Warr Acres, Oklahoma?⌄
The cost of living in Warr Acres is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $919/month and median household income is $53,273/year. The median home value is $164,500. About 39% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Warr Acres, Oklahoma?⌄
The average commute in Warr Acres is 22 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