Oklee is a small town of 399 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $52,045
.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Oklee stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Oklee is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Oklee city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 89.3
Oklee's overall cost of living index is 89.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Oklee costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Oklee, MN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$100,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$589
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
80.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$52,045
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Oklee's violent crime rate is 98.6 per 100,000 residents
— 74% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
98.6 /100k
Property Crime
98.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Oklee is served primarily by RED LAKE COUNTY CENTRAL PUBLIC SCH.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Oklee, MN
National Avg
School District
RED LAKE COUNTY CENTRAL PUBLIC SCH
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Oklee sees average highs of 15.9°F in January
and 78.2°F in July,
with 24.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 49.9 inches of snow per year.
Oklee's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Oklee roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $100,900 and median rent is $589/month.
Oklee's violent crime rate is 98.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 98.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Oklee are operated by RED LAKE COUNTY CENTRAL PUBLIC SCH.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1. 18.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Oklee, MN has a population of 399, a median household income of $52,045, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Oklee averages 15.9°F in January and 78.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 24.6 inches
with about 49.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Oklee, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56742.
The population of Oklee, Minnesota is 399 with a median age of 35.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Oklee: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $100,900, median household income $52,045, crime index 17 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Oklee side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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