Byars is a small town of 222 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $37,031
.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Byars stands out for an affordable cost of living.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Byars is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Byars 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: 91.0
Byars's overall cost of living index is 91.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Byars costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Byars, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
N/A
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$725
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
87.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$37,031
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Byars's violent crime rate is 180.4 per 100,000 residents
— 53% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
180.4 /100k
Property Crime
1321.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Byars, OK
National Avg
School District
N/A
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
5.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Byars sees average highs of 51.4°F in January
and 91.9°F in July,
with 41.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 3.8 inches of snow per year.
Byars's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Byars roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is N/A and median rent is $725/month.
Byars's violent crime rate is 180.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1321.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Byars, OK has a population of 222, a median household income of $37,031, 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.
Byars averages 51.4°F in January and 91.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.0 inches
with about 3.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Byars, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 74831.
The population of Byars, Oklahoma is 222 with a median age of 56.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Byars: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income $37,031, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Byars side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.