Gould: Economy & Jobs
Households in Gould earn a median $-666,666,666, with homes at a median value of $59,000. The surrounding county supports 639 jobs (avg $43,449).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $-666,666,666 — below the Oklahoma median ($62,125). Poverty rate 3.3% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 1.3× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 3.3% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 1.0% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $900 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $42,602 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $47,336 (vs Oklahoma $74,344) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $49,853 |
| Median Household Income | $-666,666,666 (vs Oklahoma $62,125) |
| Poverty Rate | 3.3% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | working-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $43,750 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents.
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 12.80 |
| Commuter Profile · Profile | short commute |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 639 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $27,774,960 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $43,449 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 1,664,310 |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 117 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 19,412 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 165.90 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Animal Totals, Cattle, Crop Totals, Cotton, Grain |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 53 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 410 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 16,794 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Commercial Banks | 3 |
|---|
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (1)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (3)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Loves Travel Stops & Country Stores Inc. 10 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Distance | 0.3 mi |
Sources: USDA SNAP — nearest by coordinates
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | INOLA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $38,452,053 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 15,455.01 (vs Oklahoma $7,371) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 2,488 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 100.0% |
|---|---|
| Retirement Score · Median age | 66.7 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 61.5% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 1 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | older population, strong SS base, hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | excellent |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12