What are the schools like in Blackburn, OK?

School district data for Blackburn is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Blackburn?

The median household income in Blackburn, OK is $53,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.1%.

What is the weather like in Blackburn, OK?

Blackburn has an average high temperature of 49.1°F in January and 94.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Blackburn, OK affordable or expensive?

Blackburn's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Blackburn is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $77,500 and the median rent is $638 per month.

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

Blackburn has a violent crime rate of 177.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1001.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Blackburn, OK a Good Place to Live?

Blackburn is a small town of 94 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $53,750 and a 6.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

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

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

All Blackburn 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: 89.5

Blackburn's overall cost of living index is 89.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Blackburn costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Blackburn, OK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$77,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$638	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$53,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Blackburn's violent crime rate is 177.1 per 100,000 residents — 53% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

177.1 /100k

Property Crime

1001.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Blackburn, OK	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	27.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	75.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Blackburn sees average highs of 49.1°F in January and 94.1°F in July, with 41.3 inches of annual precipitation and 1.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Blackburn, OK
Average High — January	49.1°F
Average High — July	94.1°F
Annual Precipitation	41.3"
Annual Snowfall	1.1"

Demographics

Metric	Blackburn, OK	National Avg
Population	94	—
Median Age	34.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	45.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	67.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	39.4%	22.2%
65 and over	14.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Skedee, OK 6 mi Cleveland, OK 8 mi Hallett, OK 10 mi Maramec, OK 10 mi Osage, OK 11 mi

Blackburn vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blackburn, OK affordable or expensive?

Blackburn's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Blackburn roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $77,500 and median rent is $638/month.

What is the crime rate in Blackburn, OK?

Blackburn's violent crime rate is 177.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1001.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Blackburn?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Blackburn, OK a good place to live?

Blackburn, OK has a population of 94, a median household income of $53,750, and an unemployment rate of 6.1%. 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 Blackburn?

Blackburn averages 49.1°F in January and 94.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.3 inches with about 1.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Blackburn?

The population of Blackburn, Oklahoma is 94 with a median age of 34.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Blackburn?

Key numbers for living in Blackburn: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $77,500, median household income $53,750, crime index 47 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Blackburn side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.