Dougherty, OK — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Murray County · Oklahoma
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Dougherty based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
244
2023 ACS
Median Income
$50,833
2023
Median Home Value
$95,300
2023
Median Rent
$1,057
2023
Median Age
42.8
Unemployment
11.3%
Cost of Living Index
84.0
100 = national avg
Dougherty is a city in Murray County, Oklahoma, with a population of 244 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Dougherty is one of the communities in Oklahoma.
The median household income in Dougherty is $50,833, and the median home value is $95,300. The cost of living index is 84.0 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,057 per month. The unemployment rate is 11.3%, and the median age is 42.8 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
244
Male
149
61.1%
Female
95
38.9%
Median Age
42.8
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
4.5%
High School or Higher
40.2%
Foreign Born
0.0%
Veterans
5.7%
Married
31.1%
Avg Household Size
2.8
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.533
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
White
64.3%
Foreign Born
0.0%
American Indian & Alaska Native Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
235
English Only
98.3%
#1 Non-English Language
German
3 speakers
Limited English
0.0%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
100.0%
Limited English Proficiency
0.0%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
14
5.7% of population
Disability Rate
57.1%
8 with disability
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
14
100.0%
Disability Status
With Disability
8
Without Disability
6
Disability Rate
57.1%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
108
#1 Ancestry
Irish
11.5% (28)
#2 Ancestry
English
8.2% (20)
#3 Ancestry
German
7.4% (18)
Top 11 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
88
Family Households
51
58.0%
Married Couples
30
34.1%
Non-Family Households
37
42.0%
Single Mother Households
13
14.8%
Single Father Households
8
9.1%
Living Alone
32
36.4%
Children Under 18
Total Children
37
In Married Couple
25
67.6%
With Single Mother
0
0.0%
With Single Father
12
32.4%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$71,250
Married Couple Income
$121,250
Single Mother Income
$57,188
Single Father Income
$68,750
Avg Family Size
2.8
Avg Non-Family Size
2.0
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
7
Grandparents Responsible
5
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$50,833
-31% vs national
Per Capita Income
$26,790
-28% vs national
Poverty Rate
22.5%
+66% vs national
Gini Index
0.4631
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
11.3%
+118% vs national
SNAP Recipients
18.2%
of households
How Dougherty Compares
Dougherty vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Dougherty is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Dougherty, OK has a median household income of $50,833, making it the 20,971st highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Dougherty has a higher median household income than 25% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Dougherty, OK has a per capita income of $26,790, making it the 20,653rd highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Dougherty has a higher per capita income than 27% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Dougherty, OK has a poverty rate of 22.5%, making it the 5,791st highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Dougherty has a higher poverty rate than 81% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Dougherty, OK has a unemployment rate of 11.3%, making it the 3,191st highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Dougherty has a higher unemployment rate than 90% of all the cities we measured.
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Dougherty. The median household income here is $50,833.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
11.3%
+127% vs OK avg
Labor Force
97
Employed
86
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
4.5%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
40.2%
of adults 25+
Median Age
42.8
Work from Home
10.5%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the Oklahoma metro area
Highest-Paying Job
Registered Nurses
Top Median Wage
$81.2K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
84.0
100 = national avg
-16.0 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$36,954
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$87,346
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$758
per month
2 Bedroom
$994
per month
The median household income in Dougherty, OK is $50,833, which is 30.6% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $26,790. The poverty rate of 22.5% is higher than the OK state average of 18.5%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4631, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 11.3%, compared to the state average of 5.0%. The labor force is 97. 4.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 61.6% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 84.0, which is 16.0% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 83.5. A single adult needs to earn approximately $36,954 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Dougherty vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Dougherty is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Dougherty, OK has a median home value of $95,300, making it the 22,844th highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Dougherty has a higher median home value than 18% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
Dougherty, OK has a median rent of $1,057, making it the 8,973rd highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that Dougherty has a higher median rent than 60% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
Dougherty, OK has a rent burden of 25.0%, making it the 3,475th highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that Dougherty has a higher rent burden than 84% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$95,300
Median Rent
$1,057
Total Housing Units
103
Vacancy Rate
14.6%
Owner Occupied
71.6%
Renter Occupied
28.4%
Median Property Tax
$258
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$494
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$258
per year
Effective Tax Rate
0.27%
of home value
Median Home Value
$95,300
Estimated Mean Tax
$695
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($258) by the median home value ($95,300). In Dougherty, OK, this works out to an effective rate of 0.27%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The median home value in Dougherty, OK is $95,300. The median rent is $1,057 per month (Census ACS). About 71.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1980. There are 103 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $258. The effective tax rate is 0.27%, below the national average.
Crime data is not yet available for Dougherty. The FBI UCR/NIBRS program does not cover all jurisdictions.
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
32.5
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
26.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
72.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
17.7
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
25
Public Assistance
$5.5M
Individual Assistance
$3.2M
Most Common Type
Severe Ice Storm
7 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
Showing 20 of 25 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
7
Total Claims Paid
$132,447
Avg Claim Payout
$18,921
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
8
Federal Funding
$495,286
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.68
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 3 | $29,900 |
| 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation | 2 | $26,416 |
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts | 1 | $84,615 |
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 1 | $318,263 |
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $36,092 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Dougherty has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are landslide, wildfire, ice storm. The area has had 25 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe ice storm (7 declarations). 7 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $5,539,403 in public assistance recovery funding. $3,215,570 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 8 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
38.5%
2.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.4%
1.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.3%
1.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.7%
1.1pp above the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
33.7%
Arthritis
23.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.2%
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Frequent Mental Distress
19.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.4%
Loneliness
34.6%
Lack of Support
27.2%
Disability Prevalence
Any Disability
38.4%
Mobility
14.7%
Cognitive
19.1%
Hearing
8.5%
Vision
5.5%
Self-Care
3.6%
Independent Living
9.6%
Health-Related Social Needs
Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Dougherty has an obesity rate of 38.5%, which is 2.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.4%, 1.9pp above the national average. About 11.7% of adults lack health insurance. 75.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.4 mi
Arbuckle Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbuckle Memorial Hospital | 7.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | Yes |
| Mercy Hospital Ardmore, Inc | 13.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
| Exceptional Community Hospital Ardmore | 13.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | Yes |
| Mercy Hospital Tishomingo Inc | 23.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | Yes |
| Valley Community Hospital | 26.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | Yes |
Climate & Environment
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
1
Pop. Served
224
Violations (5yr)
1
| System Name | Pop. Served | Violations (5yr) |
|---|---|---|
| DOUGHERTY | 224 | 1 |
There are 1 water system serving the area. 1 water quality violation has been reported in the past 5 years.
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Drive Alone
61.6%
-22% vs national
Work From Home
10.5%
+13% vs national
Carpool
24.4%
Walk
3.5%
How Dougherty's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
Commute data for Dougherty, OK covers travel times and transportation modes. 61.6% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 10.5% work from home, which is above the OK state average of 5.7%. 24.4% of workers carpool. 3.5% walk to work.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
61.4%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
44.3%
of households
No Internet
36.4%
of households
Total Households
88
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
89.8%
of households
Smartphone
78.4%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
40.9%
of households
Tablet
31.8%
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).
Dougherty 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
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
1
Population Served
224
Violations (5yr)
1
| System Name | Type | Source | Pop. Served | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOUGHERTY | Community | Purchased ground water | 224 | 1 |
61.4% of households in Dougherty have broadband internet access. 44.3% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 17.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 36.4% of households have no internet access. 34.1% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 1 water system, providing water to 224 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Dougherty is located in Murray County, OK. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Dougherty.
Election Overview
Source: Murray County (2024)2024 Winner
Republican
Dem Votes
1,080
18.4%
GOP Votes
4,689
79.7%
Total Votes
5,885
Margin
R+61.3%
Shift from 2020
R+2.7pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,080 | 4,689 | 5,885 | 18.4% | 79.7% | R+61.3 |
| 2020 | 1,156 | 4,612 | 5,894 | 19.6% | 78.3% | R+58.6 |
| 2016 | 1,086 | 4,173 | 5,525 | 19.7% | 75.5% | R+55.9 |
In the 2024 presidential election, Murray County recorded 5,885 total votes. Republicans won the county with 79.7% of the vote compared to 18.4% for Democrats, a margin of R+61.3%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+2.7pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Murray County has shifted 5.5 percentage points toward Republicans.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
4
Total Population
13,237
Avg Median Income
$56,833
Avg Home Value
$119,925
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73030 | 4,359 | $60,147 | $154,400 | $828 | 208.9 |
| 73032 | 219 | $45,833 | $95,500 | $1,057 | 0.4 |
| 73086 | 8,504 | $62,600 | $153,500 | $885 | 159.0 |
| 73436 | 155 | $58,750 | $76,300 | $725 | 0.3 |
Dougherty, OK has 4 ZIP codes with a combined population of 13,237. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $56,833. The average median home value is $119,925. The average median monthly rent is $874.
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