What are the schools like in Dewar, OK?

Dewar is served primarily by DEWAR. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.8:1.

What is the median household income in Dewar?

The median household income in Dewar, OK is $57,000 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 12.0%.

What is the weather like in Dewar, OK?

Dewar has an average high temperature of 49.6°F in January and 92.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.9 inches.

Dewar, OK Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Dewar, OK affordable or expensive?

Dewar's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Dewar is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $84,500 and the median rent is $805 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Dewar, OK?

Dewar has a violent crime rate of 265.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1653.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Dewar, OK a Good Place to Live?

Dewar is a small town of 739 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $57,000 and a 12.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Dewar 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 Dewar is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Dewar 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: 89.5

Dewar's overall cost of living index is 89.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Dewar costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Dewar, OK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$84,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$805	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$57,000	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Dewar's violent crime rate is 265.2 per 100,000 residents — 30% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

265.2 /100k

Property Crime

1653.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Dewar is served primarily by DEWAR. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Dewar, OK	National Avg
School District	DEWAR	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	6.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Dewar sees average highs of 49.6°F in January and 92.9°F in July, with 47.3 inches of annual precipitation and 0.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Dewar, OK
Average High — January	49.6°F
Average High — July	92.9°F
Annual Precipitation	47.3"
Annual Snowfall	0.9"

Demographics

Metric	Dewar, OK	National Avg
Population	739	—
Median Age	43.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	12.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	57.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.8%	22.2%
65 and over	30.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Henryetta, OK 2 mi Schulter, OK 4 mi Grayson, OK 5 mi Hoffman, OK 6 mi Bryant, OK 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Dewar

Dewar, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code:

74431

Dewar vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dewar, OK affordable or expensive?

Dewar's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Dewar roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $84,500 and median rent is $805/month.

What is the crime rate in Dewar, OK?

Dewar's violent crime rate is 265.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1653.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Dewar?

Public schools in Dewar are operated by DEWAR. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1. 6.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Dewar, OK a good place to live?

Dewar, OK has a population of 739, a median household income of $57,000, and an unemployment rate of 12.0%. 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.

What is the weather like in Dewar?

Dewar averages 49.6°F in January and 92.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.3 inches with about 0.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Dewar?

Dewar, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 74431.

What is the population of Dewar?

The population of Dewar, Oklahoma is 739 with a median age of 43.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Dewar?

Key numbers for living in Dewar: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $84,500, median household income $57,000, crime index 73 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dewar side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.