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Asher is a small town of 499 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $98,750
and a 7.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Asher 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 Asher is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Asher 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: 90.1
Asher's overall cost of living index is 90.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Asher costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Asher, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$131,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$800
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
78.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$98,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Asher's violent crime rate is 377.5 per 100,000 residents
— 1% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
377.5 /100k
Property Crime
2041.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Asher is served primarily by ASHER.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Asher, OK
National Avg
School District
ASHER
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
5.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Asher sees average highs of 51.4°F in January
and 91.9°F in July,
with 41.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 2.8 inches of snow per year.
Asher's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Asher roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $131,600 and median rent is $800/month.
Asher's violent crime rate is 377.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2041.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Asher are operated by ASHER.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1. 5.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Asher, OK has a population of 499, a median household income of $98,750, and an unemployment rate of 7.0%.
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.
Asher averages 51.4°F in January and 91.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.3 inches
with about 2.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Asher, Oklahoma is 499 with a median age of 43.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Asher: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $131,600, median household income $98,750, crime index 98 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Asher side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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