Bokchito is a small town of 510 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $33,846
and a 6.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Bokchito 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 Bokchito is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Bokchito 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: 86.5
Bokchito's overall cost of living index is 86.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Bokchito costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Bokchito, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$80,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$698
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
57.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$33,846
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Bokchito's violent crime rate is 495.0 per 100,000 residents
— 30% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
495.0 /100k
Property Crime
2805.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Bokchito is served primarily by ROCK CREEK.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Bokchito, OK
National Avg
School District
ROCK CREEK
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
74.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Bokchito sees average highs of 53.3°F in January
and 93.2°F in July,
with 45.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 2.0 inches of snow per year.
Bokchito's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Bokchito roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $80,000 and median rent is $698/month.
Bokchito's violent crime rate is 495.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2805.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Bokchito are operated by ROCK CREEK.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1. 8.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Bokchito, OK has a population of 510, a median household income of $33,846, and an unemployment rate of 6.5%.
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.
Bokchito averages 53.3°F in January and 93.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.2 inches
with about 2.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Bokchito, Oklahoma is 510 with a median age of 41.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Bokchito: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $80,000, median household income $33,846, crime index 132 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bokchito side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.