Colcord is a small town of 827 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $29,792
and a 7.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Colcord stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Colcord is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Colcord 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: 87.3
Colcord's overall cost of living index is 87.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Colcord costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Colcord, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$89,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$714
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
52.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$29,792
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Colcord's violent crime rate is 262.5 per 100,000 residents
— 31% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
262.5 /100k
Property Crime
1312.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Colcord is served primarily by COLCORD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Colcord, OK
National Avg
School District
COLCORD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
5.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
75.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Colcord sees average highs of 49.3°F in January
and 91.2°F in July,
with 49.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 12.5 inches of snow per year.
Colcord's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Colcord roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $89,000 and median rent is $714/month.
Colcord's violent crime rate is 262.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1312.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Colcord are operated by COLCORD.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1. 5.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Colcord, OK has a population of 827, a median household income of $29,792, and an unemployment rate of 7.6%.
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.
Colcord averages 49.3°F in January and 91.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.5 inches
with about 12.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Colcord, Oklahoma is 827 with a median age of 40.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Colcord: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $89,000, median household income $29,792, crime index 66 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Colcord side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
