Badger Lee, OK — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Sequoyah County · Oklahoma
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Badger Lee based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
42
2023 ACS
Median Income
N/A
2023
Median Home Value
N/A
2023
Median Rent
N/A
2023
Median Age
56.0
Unemployment
100.0%
Cost of Living Index
56.1
100 = national avg
Badger Lee is a city in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, with a population of 42 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Badger Lee is one of the communities in Oklahoma.
The cost of living index is 56.1 (where 100 = national average). The unemployment rate is 100.0%, and the median age is 56.0 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
42
Male
16
38.1%
Female
26
61.9%
Median Age
56.0
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
14.3%
High School or Higher
64.3%
Foreign Born
0.0%
Veterans
0.0%
Married
35.7%
Avg Household Size
2.0
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.679
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
White
45.2%
Foreign Born
0.0%
American Indian & Alaska Native Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
42
English Only
100.0%
#1 Non-English Language
N/A
Limited English
0.0%
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
100.0%
Limited English Proficiency
0.0%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
21
#1 Ancestry
Irish
16.7% (7)
#2 Ancestry
English
14.3% (6)
#3 Ancestry
French
14.3% (6)
Top 4 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
21
Family Households
15
71.4%
Married Couples
7
33.3%
Non-Family Households
6
28.6%
Single Mother Households
8
38.1%
Single Father Households
0
0.0%
Living Alone
6
28.6%
Avg Family Size
2.0
Avg Non-Family Size
2.0
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
3
Grandparents Responsible
3
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
N/A
Per Capita Income
$32,179
-13% vs national
Poverty Rate
57.1%
+320% vs national
Gini Index
0.3850
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
100.0%
+1823% vs national
SNAP Recipients
38.1%
of households
How Badger Lee Compares
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Badger Lee.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
100.0%
+1900% vs OK avg
Labor Force
6
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
64.3%
of adults 25+
Median Age
56.0
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the Fort Smith, AR-OK metro area
Highest-Paying Job
Registered Nurses
Top Median Wage
$77.0K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
56.1
100 = national avg
-43.9 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$24,697
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$58,374
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$714
per month
2 Bedroom
$937
per month
The median household income in Badger Lee, OK is N/A. Per capita income is $32,179. The poverty rate of 57.1% is higher than the OK state average of 18.5%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.3850, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 100.0%, compared to the state average of 5.0%. The labor force is 6. 14.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The overall cost of living index is 56.1, which is 43.9% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 48.0. A single adult needs to earn approximately $24,697 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
House Price IndexFHFA
How much have housing prices increased in Badger Lee, OK? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Fort Smith, AR-OK metro area, home prices have risen 288.5% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 111.0%. The 10-year growth rate is 88.6%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 60.8%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 14.0%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Fort Smith, AR-OK housing market rather than Badger Lee alone.
Metro area: Fort Smith, AR-OK
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
N/A
Median Rent
N/A
Total Housing Units
27
Vacancy Rate
22.2%
Owner Occupied
61.9%
Renter Occupied
38.1%
Median Property Tax
$892
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
N/A
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$892
per year
Housing data for Badger Lee, OK is limited. About 61.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1995. There are 27 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $892.
Crime data is not yet available for Badger Lee. The FBI UCR/NIBRS program does not cover all jurisdictions.
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
79.1
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
65.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
93.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
5.0
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
31
Public Assistance
$4.2M
Individual Assistance
$124K
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
15 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
Showing 20 of 31 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
46
Total Claims Paid
$1,173,618
Avg Claim Payout
$25,513
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
17
Federal Funding
$743,713
Properties Protected
73
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.82
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 6 | $488,076 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 3 | $80,764 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 2 | $40,000 |
| 403.2: Stormwater Management - Diversions | 2 | $0 |
| 205.8: Retrofitting Public Structures - Wind | 2 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Badger Lee has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are wildfire, ice storm, heat wave. The area has had 31 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (15 declarations). 46 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $4,248,650 in public assistance recovery funding. $123,610 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 17 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.0 mi
Sequoyah County-City Of Sallis...
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sequoyah County-City Of Sallisaw Hospital Authorit | 4.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | Yes |
| Haskell Regional Hospital, Inc | 22.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | Yes |
| Baptist Health - Fort Smith | 24.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | Yes |
| Memorial Hospital | 25.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
| Baptist Health - Van Buren | 26.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | Yes |
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Commute data for Badger Lee, OK covers travel times and transportation modes.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
66.7%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
0.0%
of households
No Internet
33.3%
of households
Total Households
21
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
66.7%
of households
Smartphone
66.7%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
28.6%
of households
Tablet
28.6%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
12.2¢
per kWh
-36% vs Under 10,000 avg
Commercial Rate
8.9¢
per kWh
-42% vs Under 10,000 avg
Industrial Rate
5.8¢
per kWh
-51% vs Under 10,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$132
residential
-10% vs Under 10,000 avg
28% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in Oklahoma averages 12.2¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $132. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Badger Lee vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (Under 10,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
66.7% of households in Badger Lee have broadband internet access. 0.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 66.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 33.3% of households have no internet access. 38.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Badger Lee is located in Sequoyah County, OK. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Badger Lee.
Election Overview
Source: Sequoyah County (2024)2024 Winner
Republican
Dem Votes
2,907
18.6%
GOP Votes
12,491
80.2%
Total Votes
15,583
Margin
R+61.5%
Shift from 2020
R+2.5pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,907 | 12,491 | 15,583 | 18.6% | 80.2% | R+61.5 |
| 2020 | 3,035 | 12,113 | 15,386 | 19.7% | 78.7% | R+59.0 |
| 2016 | 3,061 | 10,888 | 14,437 | 21.2% | 75.4% | R+54.2 |
In the 2024 presidential election, Sequoyah County recorded 15,583 total votes. Republicans won the county with 80.2% of the vote compared to 18.6% for Democrats, a margin of R+61.5%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+2.5pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Sequoyah County has shifted 7.3 percentage points toward Republicans.
SBA Lending Overview
Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level DataTotal SBA Loans
2
Total Approved
$200K
Jobs Supported
5
Per 10K Residents
476.2
SBA loans
+516.6% vs peers avg
Unique Lenders
2
Top Lender
Arvest Bank
1 loans
Top Industry
Health Care & Social Assistance
Data Span
2004–2009
Loan Program Breakdown
Source: SBA FOIALoans
2
Total Amount
$200K
Avg Loan
$100,000
Median Loan
$100,000
SBA Guaranteed
$175K(88%)
Jobs Supported
5
Top Industries Funded
Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS CodesSBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACSCompared to cities with population Under 10,000
Top SBA Borrowers
Source: SBA FOIA| Business | Loans | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Steven W. Delia M.d. Pllc | 1 | $100K |
| Hunt's Home Center | 1 | $100K |
Badger Lee, OK has received 2 SBA loans totaling $200K in approved funding between 2004 and 2009. The 7(a) program accounts for 2 loans (100% of the total), supporting 5 jobs. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Health Care & Social Assistance. The most active SBA lender in Badger Lee is Arvest Bank with 1 loans. That works out to 476.2 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
4
Total Population
20,121
Avg Median Income
$49,939
Avg Home Value
$117,925
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74936 | 1,338 | $53,525 | $136,000 | $774 | 25.3 |
| 74945 | 161 | $46,000 | $77,500 | $925 | 0.4 |
| 74955 | 14,299 | $52,243 | $124,800 | $854 | 211.1 |
| 74962 | 4,323 | $47,986 | $133,400 | $690 | 154.3 |
Badger Lee, OK has 4 ZIP codes with a combined population of 20,121. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $49,939. The average median home value is $117,925. The average median monthly rent is $811.
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