Meridian: Economy & Jobs
Meridian reports a median household income of $-666,666,666, with homes at a median value of $-666,666,666. The surrounding county supports 9,021 jobs (avg $44,873).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $-666,666,666 — below the Oklahoma median ($62,125). Poverty rate 5.6% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $21,600 |
|---|---|
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $1,755,777 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $81,286 (vs Oklahoma $74,344) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $94,277 |
| Median Household Income | $-666,666,666 (vs Oklahoma $62,125) |
| Poverty Rate | 5.6% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents.
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 29.00 |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Profile | moderate commute |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 9,021 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $404,810,228 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $44,873 |
| 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 | 136 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 10,315 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 75.80 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Animal Totals, Cattle, Crop Totals, Grain, Wheat |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 939 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 7,187 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 304,867 |
| 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 · Liquor Stores | 3 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 20 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 7 |
| Local Businesses · New Car Dealers | 5 |
| Local Businesses · Used Car Dealers | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Beauty Salons | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Grooming | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Auto Repair | 12 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 21 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 13 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 4 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 4 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (5)
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 | CASH SAVER 188 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Distance | 2.6 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 | $325,540,353 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 6,569.27 (vs Oklahoma $7,371) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 49,555 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Retirement Score · Median age | 70.7 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
|---|---|
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 100.0% |
| 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 |