City

Rufe, OK

1 ZIP code  ·  McCurtain County  ·  Oklahoma

👥177Population
💰$58,654Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂40.6Median Age
🏠$101,000Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓33.0%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.3% Female 53.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.5%Race
White95.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
32%
25–44
20%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.6 yrs
Avg HH Size3.54
Below Poverty17.0% ▲ 70% above avg
College Grads33.0% ▼ 15% below avg
HS Graduate29 (33%)
Some College13 (14.8%)
Associates17 (19.3%)
Bachelors8 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree21 (23.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 33%Some College: 14.8%Associates: 19.3%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 23.9%Edu
HS Grad33.0%
Some College14.8%
Associates19.3%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate23.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82%Renter: 18%Tenure
Owner82.0%
Renter18.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
29%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
32%
$300k–$500k
20%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,654 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$101,000 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units73
Vacant Units23

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
4%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
20%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
70%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
52%
About Rufe, OK

Rufe is a city in Oklahoma, located in McCurtain County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 177 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.6 years.

Economically, Rufe is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,654 is below the national average. Approximately 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Rufe is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $101,000, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 82.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rufe is moderately educated. 33.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.48%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rufe
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
74755 177 $58,654 $101,000 0.0% 33.0% 82.0%