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Del City, OK

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Del City, OK

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Demographics

DiverseSimpson's Diversity Index: 69
Population21,561
Foreign Born2.8%
Population Density2,868people per mi²
Median Age35.3 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
ChangingSince 2010, this city has seen significant changes in racial and ethnic composition in a short time.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

69/100

31% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Del City, Oklahoma

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $16k$31k
Comfortable $25k$37k
Luxury $74k+$114k+
Elite (Top 5%) $87k+$134k+
Affordability Ratio

131%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean87%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
40
Poor
8
Negative
3

Groceries

3 within 10 miles

8mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

4.1mi

Airport

Southwest Medical Center of Oklahoma Heliport

5.4mi

Post Office

USPS — Oklahoma City, OK

4.9mi

Critical Amenities

Golf5Nearest 1.8 mi
Camping20Nearest 14.9 mi
Marina2Nearest 3.7 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink1Nearest 4.6 mi
Gun Range6Nearest 0.8 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
F
Distressed

A low-income area with significant economic hardship. Household wealth and educational attainment are well below national averages.

Median HHI
$49k+1.4%
35% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$309k
53% below US avg
College Educated
15.8%
55% below US avg
WFH
7.6%
47% below US avg
Homeownership
55.5%
15% below US avg
Median Home
$113k
60% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
D
Elevated

Higher crime rates than 70% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
47.0
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+19.4%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+8.5%
Homicide
0.05 / 1k Residents4% below state avg
Robbery
0.47 / 1k Residents48% above state avg
Aggravated Assault
7.00 / 1k Residents126% above state avg

Property Crime

5yr+30.3%
Burglary
5.16 / 1k Residents41% above state avg
Larceny-Theft
29.85 / 1k Residents139% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
3.50 / 1k Residents81% above state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+17Solidly Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Del City, Oklahoma
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
A-
High Autonomy

Strong independent fundamentals that actively favor personal liberty and low regulation.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B
Fair9.0% of income
Property Rights
C+
FairIJ Grade C+
Firearm Rights
A-
GreatFPC Grade A-
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Net exporter (180% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
D+
RestrictedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season229 days312 frost-free
Annual Rainfall38.7"
Elevation1,214 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D-
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor4.6 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor2,868/sq mi
Fallout Danger
F
Poor11 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 462 mi · coast 418 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$297.5M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityOklahoma City681k people are 4.6 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital4.6 miOklahoma City, OK
Nearest Prison5.1 mi6 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T21:10:07.000Z

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