Canute is a small town of 498 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $76,563
.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Canute stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Canute is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Canute 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: 89.4
Canute's overall cost of living index is 89.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Canute costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Canute, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$109,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$825
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
75.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$76,563
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Canute's violent crime rate is 64.1 per 100,000 residents
— 83% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
64.1 /100k
Property Crime
458.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Canute is served primarily by CANUTE.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Canute, OK
National Avg
School District
CANUTE
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Canute sees average highs of 50.5°F in January
and 95.4°F in July,
with 29.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 8.6 inches of snow per year.
Canute's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Canute roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $109,700 and median rent is $825/month.
Canute's violent crime rate is 64.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 458.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Canute are operated by CANUTE.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1. 16.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Canute, OK has a population of 498, a median household income of $76,563, 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.
Canute averages 50.5°F in January and 95.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.5 inches
with about 8.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Canute, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 73626.
The population of Canute, Oklahoma is 498 with a median age of 37.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Canute: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $109,700, median household income $76,563, crime index 19 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Canute side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
