Cimarron City is a small town of 161 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $96,429
and a 4.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Cimarron City stands out for an affordable cost of living.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Cimarron City is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Cimarron City 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
Cimarron City's overall cost of living index is 91.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Cimarron City costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Cimarron City, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$250,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
100.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$96,429
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Cimarron City's violent crime rate is 116.6 per 100,000 residents
— 69% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
116.6 /100k
Property Crime
1112.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Cimarron City is served primarily by CRESCENT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.9:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Cimarron City, OK
National Avg
School District
CRESCENT
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
76.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Cimarron City sees average highs of 49.6°F in January
and 93.5°F in July,
with 35.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 7.5 inches of snow per year.
Cimarron City's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Cimarron City roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $250,000 and median rent is N/A/month.
Cimarron City's violent crime rate is 116.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1112.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Cimarron City are operated by CRESCENT.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.9:1. 20.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Cimarron City, OK has a population of 161, a median household income of $96,429, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%.
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.
Cimarron City averages 49.6°F in January and 93.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.4 inches
with about 7.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Cimarron City, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 73028.
The population of Cimarron City, Oklahoma is 161 with a median age of 48.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Cimarron City: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $250,000, median household income $96,429, crime index 40 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cimarron City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.