Cement is a small town of 536 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $37,202
and a 9.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is
16% below the national average.
Strengths:
Cement 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 Cement is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Cement 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: 83.8
Cement's overall cost of living index is 83.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Cement costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.
Metric
Cement, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$55,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$625
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
58.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$37,202
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Cement's violent crime rate is 201.7 per 100,000 residents
— 47% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
201.7 /100k
Property Crime
1164.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Cement is served primarily by CEMENT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Cement, OK
National Avg
School District
CEMENT
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
3.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Cement sees average highs of 50.1°F in January
and 93.2°F in July,
with 34.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 2.3 inches of snow per year.
Cement's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Cement roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $55,000 and median rent is $625/month.
Cement's violent crime rate is 201.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1164.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Cement are operated by CEMENT.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1. 3.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Cement, OK has a population of 536, a median household income of $37,202, and an unemployment rate of 9.6%.
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.
Cement averages 50.1°F in January and 93.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.9 inches
with about 2.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Cement, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 73017.
The population of Cement, Oklahoma is 536 with a median age of 39.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Cement: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $55,000, median household income $37,202, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cement side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.