Armstrong, OK — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Bryan County · Oklahoma
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Armstrong based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
128
2023 ACS
Median Income
$45,000
2023
Median Home Value
$81,300
2023
Median Rent
$583
2023
Median Age
31.6
Unemployment
12.7%
Cost of Living Index
68.7
100 = national avg
Armstrong is a city in Bryan County, Oklahoma, with a population of 128 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Armstrong is one of the communities in Oklahoma.
The median household income in Armstrong is $45,000, and the median home value is $81,300. The cost of living index is 68.7 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $583 per month. The unemployment rate is 12.7%, and the median age is 31.6 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
128
Male
67
52.3%
Female
61
47.7%
Median Age
31.6
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
8.6%
High School or Higher
34.4%
Foreign Born
0.0%
Veterans
2.3%
Married
33.6%
Avg Household Size
3.2
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.578
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
White
46.1%
Foreign Born
0.0%
Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.
Hispanic/Latino
16.4%
21 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
83.6%
Hispanic/Latino Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)American Indian & Alaska Native Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
115
English Only
89.6%
#1 Non-English Language
Spanish
12 speakers
Limited English
10.4%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
89.6%
Limited English Proficiency
10.4%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
3
2.3% of population
Disability Rate
0.0%
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
3
100.0%
Disability Status
Without Disability
3
Disability Rate
0.0%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
60
#1 Ancestry
American
12.5% (16)
#2 Ancestry
Norwegian
10.2% (13)
#3 Ancestry
German
5.5% (7)
Top 9 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
40
Family Households
28
70.0%
Married Couples
16
40.0%
Non-Family Households
12
30.0%
Single Mother Households
5
12.5%
Single Father Households
7
17.5%
Living Alone
10
25.0%
Children Under 18
Total Children
39
In Married Couple
17
43.6%
With Single Mother
8
20.5%
With Single Father
14
35.9%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$54,583
Married Couple Income
$77,500
Avg Family Size
3.2
Avg Non-Family Size
2.6
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
8
Grandparents Responsible
0
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$45,000
-39% vs national
Per Capita Income
$21,137
-43% vs national
Poverty Rate
13.3%
-2% vs national
Gini Index
0.4462
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
12.7%
+144% vs national
SNAP Recipients
12.5%
of households
How Armstrong Compares
Armstrong vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Armstrong is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Armstrong, OK has a median household income of $45,000, making it the 23,495th highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Armstrong has a higher median household income than 16% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Armstrong, OK has a per capita income of $21,137, making it the 25,361st highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Armstrong has a higher per capita income than 10% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Armstrong, OK has a poverty rate of 13.3%, making it the 12,857th highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Armstrong has a higher poverty rate than 59% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Armstrong, OK has a unemployment rate of 12.7%, making it the 2,613th highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Armstrong has a higher unemployment rate than 92% of all the cities we measured.
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Armstrong. The median household income here is $45,000.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
12.7%
+154% vs OK avg
Labor Force
63
Employed
55
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
8.6%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
34.4%
of adults 25+
Median Age
31.6
Work from Home
0.0%
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
68.7
100 = national avg
-31.3 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$30,222
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$71,434
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$762
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,000
per month
The median household income in Armstrong, OK is $45,000, which is 38.5% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $21,137. The poverty rate of 13.3% is lower than the OK state average of 18.5%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4462, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 12.7%, compared to the state average of 5.0%. The labor force is 63. 8.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 84.6% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 68.7, which is 31.3% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 52.9. A single adult needs to earn approximately $30,222 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Armstrong vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Armstrong is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Armstrong, OK has a median home value of $81,300, making it the 24,737th highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Armstrong has a higher median home value than 12% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
Armstrong, OK has a median rent of $583, making it the 20,866th highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that Armstrong has a higher median rent than 7% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
Armstrong, OK has a rent burden of 15.5%, making it the 15,878th highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that Armstrong has a higher rent burden than 28% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$81,300
Median Rent
$583
Total Housing Units
48
Vacancy Rate
16.7%
Owner Occupied
72.5%
Renter Occupied
27.5%
Median Property Tax
$530
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
N/A
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$530
per year
Effective Tax Rate
0.65%
of home value
Median Home Value
$81,300
Estimated Mean Tax
$886
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($530) by the median home value ($81,300). In Armstrong, OK, this works out to an effective rate of 0.65%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The median home value in Armstrong, OK is $81,300. The median rent is $583 per month (Census ACS). About 72.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1963. There are 48 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $530. The effective tax rate is 0.65%, below the national average.
Crime data is not yet available for Armstrong. The FBI UCR/NIBRS program does not cover all jurisdictions.
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
74.6
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
66.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
78.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
22.0
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
25
Public Assistance
$39.7M
Individual Assistance
$872K
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
11 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
Showing 20 of 26 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
26
Total Claims Paid
$1,137,312
Avg Claim Payout
$43,743
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
45
Federal Funding
$5,516,133
Properties Protected
41
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.69
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 20 | $101,500 |
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 6 | $3,282,576 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 5 | $72,435 |
| 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation | 3 | $17,022 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 3 | $1,627,436 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Armstrong has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, tornado, heat wave. The area has had 25 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (11 declarations). 26 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $39,651,196 in public assistance recovery funding. $872,204 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 45 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
35.7%
near the national average
Depression Rate
26.8%
3.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.7%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
2.9pp below 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
38.0%
Arthritis
27.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.8%
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
18.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.8%
Loneliness
33.4%
Lack of Support
25.4%
Disability Prevalence
Any Disability
37.5%
Mobility
16.4%
Cognitive
17.6%
Hearing
9.1%
Vision
5.6%
Self-Care
3.7%
Independent Living
9.4%
Health-Related Social Needs
Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Armstrong has an obesity rate of 35.7%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 26.8%, 3.3pp above the national average. About 7.7% of adults lack health insurance. 79.0% 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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
24.5 mi
Texoma Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texoma Medical Center | 24.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
| Alliancehealth Madill | 24.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | Yes |
| Mercy Hospital Tishomingo Inc | 25.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | Yes |
| Atoka County Medical Center | 25.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | Yes |
| Baylor Scott And White Surgical Hospital At Sherma | 33.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | Yes |
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Drive Alone
84.6%
+8% vs national
Work From Home
0.0%
-100% vs national
Carpool
5.8%
How Armstrong's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
Commute data for Armstrong, OK covers travel times and transportation modes. 84.6% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 5.8% of workers carpool.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
72.5%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
45.0%
of households
No Internet
27.5%
of households
Total Households
40
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
70.0%
of households
Smartphone
70.0%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
50.0%
of households
Tablet
47.5%
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).
Armstrong 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
72.5% of households in Armstrong have broadband internet access. 45.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 27.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 27.5% of households have no internet access. 12.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Armstrong is located in Bryan County, OK. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Armstrong.
Election Overview
Source: Bryan County (2024)2024 Winner
Republican
Dem Votes
3,569
20.0%
GOP Votes
13,999
78.6%
Total Votes
17,812
Margin
R+58.6%
Shift from 2020
R+2.1pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3,569 | 13,999 | 17,812 | 20.0% | 78.6% | R+58.6 |
| 2020 | 3,323 | 12,344 | 15,976 | 20.8% | 77.3% | R+56.5 |
| 2016 | 2,793 | 10,449 | 13,775 | 20.3% | 75.8% | R+55.6 |
In the 2024 presidential election, Bryan County recorded 17,812 total votes. Republicans won the county with 78.6% of the vote compared to 20.0% for Democrats, a margin of R+58.6%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+2.1pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Bryan County has shifted 3.0 percentage points toward Republicans.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
2
Total Population
29,253
Avg Median Income
$56,008
Avg Home Value
$163,250
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74701 | 26,548 | $54,576 | $188,100 | $916 | 176.6 |
| 74729 | 2,705 | $57,440 | $138,400 | $900 | 153.8 |
Armstrong, OK has 2 ZIP codes with a combined population of 29,253. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $56,008. The average median home value is $163,250. The average median monthly rent is $908.
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