Calvin is a small town of 411 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $42,750
.
Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is
15% below the national average.
Strengths:
Calvin stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Calvin is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Calvin 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: 85.0
Calvin's overall cost of living index is 85.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Calvin costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.
Metric
Calvin, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$66,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$646
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
61.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$42,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Calvin's violent crime rate is 308.8 per 100,000 residents
— 19% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
308.8 /100k
Property Crime
1965.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Calvin is served primarily by CALVIN.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Calvin, OK
National Avg
School District
CALVIN
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Calvin sees average highs of 51.2°F in January
and 90.6°F in July,
with 41.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 2.1 inches of snow per year.
Calvin's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Calvin roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $66,400 and median rent is $646/month.
Calvin's violent crime rate is 308.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1965.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Calvin are operated by CALVIN.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.9:1. 18.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Calvin, OK has a population of 411, a median household income of $42,750, 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.
Calvin averages 51.2°F in January and 90.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.3 inches
with about 2.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Calvin, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 74531.
The population of Calvin, Oklahoma is 411 with a median age of 27.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Calvin: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $66,400, median household income $42,750, crime index 86 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Calvin side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.