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Broken Bow is a small town of 4,222 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $44,107
.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Broken Bow stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index. Whether Broken Bow is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Broken Bow 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: 88.0
Broken Bow's overall cost of living index is 88.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Broken Bow costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Broken Bow, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$120,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$653
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
52.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$44,107
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
Broken Bow's violent crime rate is 828.6 per 100,000 residents
— 118% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
828.6 /100k
Property Crime
4095.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Broken Bow is served primarily by BROKEN BOW.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Broken Bow, OK
National Avg
School District
BROKEN BOW
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Broken Bow sees average highs of 53.4°F in January
and 93.0°F in July,
with 55.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 2.2 inches of snow per year.
Broken Bow's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Broken Bow roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $120,200 and median rent is $653/month.
Broken Bow's violent crime rate is 828.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 4095.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Broken Bow are operated by BROKEN BOW.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1. 14.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Broken Bow, OK has a population of 4,222, a median household income of $44,107, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Broken Bow averages 53.4°F in January and 93.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.1 inches
with about 2.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Broken Bow, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 74728.
The population of Broken Bow, Oklahoma is 4,222 with a median age of 30.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Broken Bow: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $120,200, median household income $44,107, crime index 209 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Broken Bow side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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