Boswell is a small town of 767 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $24,758
and a 7.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is
15% below the national average.
Strengths:
Boswell 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 Boswell is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Boswell 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: 84.8
Boswell's overall cost of living index is 84.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Boswell costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.
Metric
Boswell, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$72,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$598
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
60.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$24,758
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Boswell's violent crime rate is 299.9 per 100,000 residents
— 21% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
299.9 /100k
Property Crime
1581.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Boswell is served primarily by BOSWELL.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Boswell, OK
National Avg
School District
BOSWELL
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
5.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
77.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Boswell sees average highs of 53.6°F in January
and 92.5°F in July,
with 47.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.8 inches of snow per year.
Boswell's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Boswell roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $72,600 and median rent is $598/month.
Boswell's violent crime rate is 299.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1581.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Boswell are operated by BOSWELL.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1. 5.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Boswell, OK has a population of 767, a median household income of $24,758, and an unemployment rate of 7.7%.
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.
Boswell averages 53.6°F in January and 92.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.6 inches
with about 1.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Boswell, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 74727.
The population of Boswell, Oklahoma is 767 with a median age of 31.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Boswell: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $72,600, median household income $24,758, crime index 77 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Boswell side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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