City

Bessie, OK

1 ZIP code  ·  Washita County  ·  Oklahoma

👥317Population
💰$55,000Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂33.3Median Age
🏠$81,300Median Home Value▼ 71% below avg
🎓8.2%College Grads▼ 79% below avg
📊9.9%Unemployment▲ 101% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 63.4% Female 36.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.1%Hispanic: 13.9%Other: 2.5%Race
White80.1%
Hispanic13.9%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
24%
18–24
3%
25–44
41%
45–64
8%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty13.3% ▲ 33% above avg
College Grads8.2% ▼ 79% below avg
Unemployment9.9% ▲ 101% above avg
HS Graduate101 (51.8%)
Some College60 (30.8%)
Associates18 (9.2%)
Bachelors5 (2.6%)
Graduate Degree11 (5.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 51.8%Some College: 30.8%Associates: 9.2%Bachelors: 2.6%Graduate: 5.6%Edu
HS Grad51.8%
Some College30.8%
Associates9.2%
Bachelors2.6%
Graduate5.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80%Renter: 20%Tenure
Owner80.0%
Renter20.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,000 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$81,300 ▼ 71% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$958/mo
Total Housing Units126
Vacant Units6

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
36%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
1%
2000+
69%
About Bessie, OK

Bessie is a city in Oklahoma, located in Washita County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 317 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.3 years.

Economically, Bessie is a working-class community. The median household income of $55,000 is below the national average. Approximately 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Bessie is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $81,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $958 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bessie is less-educated. 8.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (80.13%).

Bessie, OK offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Oklahoma.

ZIP Codes in Bessie
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
73622 317 $55,000 $81,300 $958 9.9% 8.2% 80.0%