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Is Gowen, OK a Good Place to Live?

Gowen is a small town of 157 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Gowen stands out for solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Gowen is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Gowen city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Gowen metro area.

Metric Gowen, OK National Avg
Median Home Value N/A $244,900
Median Monthly Rent N/A $1,163
Homeownership Rate 20.0% 65.9%
Median Household Income N/A $74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Gowen's violent crime rate is 208.5 per 100,000 residents — 45% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime
208.5 /100k
Property Crime
903.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Gowen is served primarily by WILBURTON. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric Gowen, OK National Avg
School District WILBURTON —
Elementary Schools 1 —
Middle Schools 1 —
High Schools 1 —
Student/Teacher Ratio 15.2:1 16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.1% 35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher 83.3% 91.1%

Weather & Climate

Gowen sees average highs of 52.0°F in January and 93.2°F in July, with 49.5 inches of annual precipitation and 1.6 inches of snow per year.

MetricGowen, OK
Average High — January52.0°F
Average High — July93.2°F
Annual Precipitation49.5"
Annual Snowfall1.6"

Demographics

MetricGowen, OKNational Avg
Population157—
Median Age34.538.9
Unemployment Rate0.0%3.7%
Avg Commute TimeN/A26 min
White (non-Hispanic)87.3%59.3%
Black or African American0.0%13.6%
Hispanic or Latino0.0%18.9%
Asian5.7%6.3%
Under 1846.5%22.2%
65 and over14.6%16.8%

Nearby Cities

Adamson, OK 5 mi Hartshorne, OK 6 mi Haileyville, OK 6 mi Wilburton, OK 10 mi Bache, OK 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Gowen

Gowen, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code:

74578

Gowen vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Gowen has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.
Gowen's violent crime rate is 208.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 903.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Gowen are operated by WILBURTON. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1. 32.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Gowen, OK has a population of 157, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Gowen averages 52.0°F in January and 93.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.5 inches with about 1.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Gowen, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 74578.
The population of Gowen, Oklahoma is 157 with a median age of 34.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Gowen: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 50 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Gowen side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.