Alex is a small town of 633 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $64,375
and a 4.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Alex stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Alex is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Alex 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: 91.0
Alex's overall cost of living index is 91.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Alex costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Alex, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$58,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$721
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
81.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$64,375
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Alex's violent crime rate is 173.7 per 100,000 residents
— 54% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
173.7 /100k
Property Crime
1053.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Alex is served primarily by ALEX.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Alex, OK
National Avg
School District
ALEX
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
83.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Alex sees average highs of 52.7°F in January
and 95.1°F in July,
with 34.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 4.7 inches of snow per year.
Alex's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Alex roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $58,700 and median rent is $721/month.
Alex's violent crime rate is 173.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1053.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Alex are operated by ALEX.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. 15.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Alex, OK has a population of 633, a median household income of $64,375, and an unemployment rate of 4.6%.
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.
Alex averages 52.7°F in January and 95.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.0 inches
with about 4.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Alex, OK is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 73002, 73011.
The population of Alex, Oklahoma is 633 with a median age of 31.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Alex: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $58,700, median household income $64,375, crime index 47 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Alex side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.