7 Apartments for rent in Elk City, OK

The town of Elk City, Oklahoma is home to slightly more than 12,000 people. Families with young children are a frequent sight, as kids under 5 account for an above-average percentage of the community. Overall, the city's population, with an average age of just under 36, is decidedly younger than most cities in Oklahoma. Most Elk City residents own their homes, and 36% of residents rent. Renters in the city benefit from a relatively low average rent of $764 a month, which is $67 per month less than the state average.

Averaging about 19 minutes, the commute time for Elk City residents is shorter than the Oklahoma average of about 22 minutes. Driving a car or truck is the prevailing way to get to work, opted for by 42% of workers, while public transit isn't extensively used. Walking isn't a common means of commuting to work.

Many Elk City residents work in one of two industries: agriculture and retail. Combined, these industries account for 18% of the city's workforce. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many of the city's residents work in sales, as 7% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any field. With an average annual income of almost $67,000, Elk City workers bring in slightly more than the average Oklahoma resident. Elk City, however, compares less favorably to the national average ($73,345). Compared to the national average, Elk City has a high percentage of residents over the age of 25 with a high school degree or GED (27%). Additionally, 13% have earned a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree.