Amber is a small town of 412 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $48,375
and a 5.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Amber stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Amber is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Amber 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
Amber's overall cost of living index is 91.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Amber costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Amber, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$107,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,083
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
75.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$48,375
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Amber'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
Amber is served primarily by AMBER-POCASSET.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Amber, OK
National Avg
School District
AMBER-POCASSET
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Amber sees average highs of 53.5°F in January
and 96.7°F in July,
with 32.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.8 inches of snow per year.
Amber's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Amber roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $107,800 and median rent is $1,083/month.
Amber'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 Amber are operated by AMBER-POCASSET.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1. 13.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Amber, OK has a population of 412, a median household income of $48,375, and an unemployment rate of 5.1%.
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.
Amber averages 53.5°F in January and 96.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.0 inches
with about 1.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Amber, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 73004.
The population of Amber, Oklahoma is 412 with a median age of 39.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Amber: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $107,800, median household income $48,375, 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 Amber side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.