Arapaho is a small town of 795 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $37,361
and a 3.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Arapaho 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 Arapaho is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Arapaho 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: 88.7
Arapaho's overall cost of living index is 88.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Arapaho costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Arapaho, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$102,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$783
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$37,361
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Arapaho's violent crime rate is 200.0 per 100,000 residents
— 47% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
200.0 /100k
Property Crime
848.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Arapaho is served primarily by ARAPAHO-BUTLER.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Arapaho, OK
National Avg
School District
ARAPAHO-BUTLER
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
5.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Arapaho sees average highs of 51.1°F in January
and 95.2°F in July,
with 31.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 5.7 inches of snow per year.
Arapaho's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Arapaho roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $102,200 and median rent is $783/month.
Arapaho's violent crime rate is 200.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 848.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Arapaho are operated by ARAPAHO-BUTLER.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1. 5.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Arapaho, OK has a population of 795, a median household income of $37,361, and an unemployment rate of 3.5%.
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.
Arapaho averages 51.1°F in January and 95.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.0 inches
with about 5.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Arapaho, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 73620.
The population of Arapaho, Oklahoma is 795 with a median age of 38.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Arapaho: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $102,200, median household income $37,361, crime index 48 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Arapaho side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.