Arnett is a small town of 533 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $46,932
and a 5.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is
16% below the national average.
Strengths:
Arnett stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Arnett is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Arnett 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: 84.4
Arnett's overall cost of living index is 84.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Arnett costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.
Metric
Arnett, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$80,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$531
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
85.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$46,932
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Arnett's violent crime rate is 77.7 per 100,000 residents
— 80% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
77.7 /100k
Property Crime
829.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Arnett is served primarily by ARNETT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Arnett, OK
National Avg
School District
ARNETT
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
8.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
27.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Arnett sees average highs of 47.2°F in January
and 91.5°F in July,
with 25.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 6.3 inches of snow per year.
Arnett's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Arnett roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $80,700 and median rent is $531/month.
Arnett's violent crime rate is 77.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 829.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Arnett are operated by ARNETT.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.8:1. 27.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Arnett, OK has a population of 533, a median household income of $46,932, and an unemployment rate of 5.7%.
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.
Arnett averages 47.2°F in January and 91.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 25.3 inches
with about 6.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Arnett, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 73832.
The population of Arnett, Oklahoma is 533 with a median age of 57.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Arnett: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $80,700, median household income $46,932, crime index 28 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Arnett side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
