What are the schools like in Binger, OK?

Binger is served primarily by BINGER-ONEY. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.1:1.

What is the median household income in Binger?

The median household income in Binger, OK is $42,000 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.9%.

What is the weather like in Binger, OK?

Binger has an average high temperature of 49.8°F in January and 92.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 5.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Binger, OK affordable or expensive?

Binger's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Binger is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $111,700 and the median rent is $671 per month.

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

Binger has a violent crime rate of 229.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2069.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Binger, OK a Good Place to Live?

Binger is a small town of 478 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $42,000 and a 6.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Binger stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Binger is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Binger 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: 87.9

Binger's overall cost of living index is 87.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Binger costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Binger, OK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$111,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$671	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$42,000	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Binger's violent crime rate is 229.9 per 100,000 residents — 40% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

229.9 /100k

Property Crime

2069.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Binger is served primarily by BINGER-ONEY. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Binger, OK	National Avg
School District	BINGER-ONEY	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Binger sees average highs of 49.8°F in January and 92.9°F in July, with 32.9 inches of annual precipitation and 5.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Binger, OK
Average High — January	49.8°F
Average High — July	92.9°F
Annual Precipitation	32.9"
Annual Snowfall	5.0"

Demographics

Metric	Binger, OK	National Avg
Population	478	—
Median Age	54.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	66.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	16.5%	22.2%
65 and over	28.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lookeba, OK 4 mi Gracemont, OK 10 mi Cedar Lake, OK 12 mi Eakly, OK 12 mi Hinton, OK 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Binger

Binger, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code:

73009

Binger vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Binger, OK affordable or expensive?

Binger's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Binger roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $111,700 and median rent is $671/month.

What is the crime rate in Binger, OK?

Binger's violent crime rate is 229.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2069.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Binger?

Public schools in Binger are operated by BINGER-ONEY. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1. 14.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Binger, OK a good place to live?

Binger, OK has a population of 478, a median household income of $42,000, and an unemployment rate of 6.9%. 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 Binger?

Binger averages 49.8°F in January and 92.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.9 inches with about 5.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Binger?

Binger, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 73009.

What is the population of Binger?

The population of Binger, Oklahoma is 478 with a median age of 54.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Binger?

Key numbers for living in Binger: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $111,700, median household income $42,000, crime index 76 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Binger side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.