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Blackwell is a small town of 6,132 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $47,333
and a 6.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Blackwell stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Blackwell is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Blackwell 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
Blackwell's overall cost of living index is 87.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Blackwell costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Blackwell, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$80,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$823
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
67.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$47,333
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Blackwell's violent crime rate is 444.6 per 100,000 residents
— 17% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
444.6 /100k
Property Crime
2140.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Blackwell is served primarily by BLACKWELL.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Blackwell, OK
National Avg
School District
BLACKWELL
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Blackwell sees average highs of 46.9°F in January
and 93.8°F in July,
with 38.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 7.9 inches of snow per year.
Blackwell's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Blackwell roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $80,900 and median rent is $823/month.
Blackwell's violent crime rate is 444.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2140.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Blackwell are operated by BLACKWELL.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1. 11.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Blackwell, OK has a population of 6,132, a median household income of $47,333, and an unemployment rate of 6.6%.
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.
Blackwell averages 46.9°F in January and 93.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.8 inches
with about 7.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Blackwell, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 74631.
The population of Blackwell, Oklahoma is 6,132 with a median age of 37.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Blackwell: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $80,900, median household income $47,333, crime index 111 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Blackwell side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
