What are the schools like in Anadarko, OK?

Anadarko is served primarily by ANADARKO. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.2:1.

What is the median household income in Anadarko?

The median household income in Anadarko, OK is $49,770 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.8%.

What is the weather like in Anadarko, OK?

Anadarko has an average high temperature of 49.9°F in January and 92.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 2.3 inches.

Anadarko, OK Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Anadarko, OK affordable or expensive?

Anadarko's cost of living index is 86, where 100 represents the national average. This means Anadarko is 14% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $85,200 and the median rent is $641 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Anadarko, OK?

Anadarko has a violent crime rate of 605.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2514.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Anadarko, OK a Good Place to Live?

Anadarko is a small town of 5,723 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $49,770 and a 7.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is 14% below the national average.

Strengths: Anadarko stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Anadarko is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Anadarko 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: 86.2

Anadarko's overall cost of living index is 86.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Anadarko costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.

Metric	Anadarko, OK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$85,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$641	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	59.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$49,770	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Anadarko's violent crime rate is 605.6 per 100,000 residents — 59% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

605.6 /100k

Property Crime

2514.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Anadarko is served primarily by ANADARKO. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Anadarko, OK	National Avg
School District	ANADARKO	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Anadarko sees average highs of 49.9°F in January and 92.9°F in July, with 31.8 inches of annual precipitation and 2.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Anadarko, OK
Average High — January	49.9°F
Average High — July	92.9°F
Annual Precipitation	31.8"
Annual Snowfall	2.3"

Demographics

Metric	Anadarko, OK	National Avg
Population	5,723	—
Median Age	32.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	30.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	8.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	29.5%	22.2%
65 and over	11.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Anadarko

Anadarko, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code:

73005

Anadarko vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anadarko, OK affordable or expensive?

Anadarko's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average. That makes Anadarko roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $85,200 and median rent is $641/month.

What is the crime rate in Anadarko, OK?

Anadarko's violent crime rate is 605.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2514.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Anadarko?

Public schools in Anadarko are operated by ANADARKO. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1. 11.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Anadarko, OK a good place to live?

Anadarko, OK has a population of 5,723, a median household income of $49,770, and an unemployment rate of 7.8%. 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.

What is the weather like in Anadarko?

Anadarko averages 49.9°F in January and 92.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.8 inches with about 2.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Anadarko?

Anadarko, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 73005.

What is the population of Anadarko?

The population of Anadarko, Oklahoma is 5,723 with a median age of 32.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Anadarko?

Key numbers for living in Anadarko: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $85,200, median household income $49,770, crime index 144 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Anadarko side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.