Bokoshe is a small town of 436 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $32,083
and a 7.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is
15% below the national average.
Strengths:
Bokoshe stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Bokoshe is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Bokoshe 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: 85.1
Bokoshe's overall cost of living index is 85.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Bokoshe costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.
Metric
Bokoshe, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$70,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$625
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
70.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$32,083
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Bokoshe's violent crime rate is 737.1 per 100,000 residents
— 94% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
737.1 /100k
Property Crime
737.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Bokoshe is served primarily by BOKOSHE.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Bokoshe, OK
National Avg
School District
BOKOSHE
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
78.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Bokoshe sees average highs of 52.2°F in January
and 93.7°F in July,
with 49.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.6 inches of snow per year.
Bokoshe's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Bokoshe roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $70,700 and median rent is $625/month.
Bokoshe's violent crime rate is 737.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 737.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Bokoshe are operated by BOKOSHE.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1. 8.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Bokoshe, OK has a population of 436, a median household income of $32,083, and an unemployment rate of 7.5%.
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.
Bokoshe averages 52.2°F in January and 93.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.1 inches
with about 0.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Bokoshe, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 74930.
The population of Bokoshe, Oklahoma is 436 with a median age of 33.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Bokoshe: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $70,700, median household income $32,083, crime index 130 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bokoshe side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
