The U.S. ZIP Code 74963 is associated with Watson, OK in McCurtain County. It is estimated that 23.4% of residents in the 74963 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 40.5 years. Approximately 9.3% of residents in this Oklahoma region hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income is estimated to be $24,748. Median househould income is at $38,750, with an estimated 12% of the population living below the poverty line. The current population estimate for this region is 522.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 74963 is $38,750, while the region's mean household income is $66,101. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $24,748. The per capita income in ZIP Code 74963 of $24,748 is approximately 12.93% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $28,422. An estimated 12.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately29.47% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 23.7% of the population in 74963 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 16.2% earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, and 2.0% of 74963 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 3.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 23.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 16.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 12.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 15.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 5.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 8.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 11.6% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 74963 are older than average. The median age of 40.5 years in ZIP Code 74963 is approximately 6.3% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 73.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 23.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.3% of the population in 74963 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.5% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.8% of 74963 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.5% |
| 5 to 9 years | 8.8% |
| 10 to 14 years | 8.8% |
| 15 to 19 years | 3.6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 8.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 7.5% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.5% |
| 45 to 54 years | 15.3% |
| 55 to 59 years | 2.9% |
| 60 to 64 years | 9.6% |
| 65 to 74 years | 11.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.4% |
| 85 years and over | 0.8% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 74963 is high blood pressure, as an estimated 44.4% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 74963 is high cholesterol, as approximately 40.6% of adults 18 and older in this McCurtain County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 33.4% |
| High blood pressure | 44.4% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.7% |
| Current asthma | 12.1% |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.8% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 15.5% |
| High cholesterol | 40.6% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.8% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 74963 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 87.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 82.5% of those 18 and above in 74963 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 74963 include obesity (45.9% of adults aged 18 and above) and no leisure-time physical activity (34.6% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 87.4% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 79.6% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 75.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 82.5% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 55.1% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.0% |
| Current smoking | 24.1% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 34.6% |
| Obesity | 45.9% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 34.1% |
In ZIP Code 74963, 82.1% of the population graduated high school, while 9.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 44.8% in this McCurtain County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 14.3% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 44.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 15.5% |
| Associate's degree | 12.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 4.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.5% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 74963, 86.4% is one race, while 13.6% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 74963 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 74963 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (91.6%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (22.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 22.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 74963, 98.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 1.8% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this McCurtain County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 98.2% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 1.8% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 74963, an estimated 22.2% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 19.5% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this McCurtain County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 4.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 6.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 22.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 15.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 19.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 12.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 10.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.8% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 6.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 74963 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.07 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 23.06% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 23.07% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 74963 | 11.37¢/kWh | 9.5¢/kWh | 5.2¢/kWh |
| Oklahoma | 11.3¢/kWh | 8.19¢/kWh | 5.29¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 74963 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.45 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.5 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.19 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 4.99 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.65 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.6 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.81 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.76 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.44 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.41 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.03 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 74963, 55.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 28.1 minutes. Approximately 24.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 74963 work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining, while an estimated 19.0% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 74963 workers 16 years and over work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 24.1% |
| Construction | 7.2% |
| Manufacturing | 17.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 4.6% |
| Retail trade | 1.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 7.2% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 0.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 19.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 5.6% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.6% |
| Public administration | 3.6% |