What are the schools like in Dewey, OK?

Dewey is served primarily by DEWEY. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.1:1.

What is the median household income in Dewey?

The median household income in Dewey, OK is $43,607 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.0%.

What is the weather like in Dewey, OK?

Dewey has an average high temperature of 47.5°F in January and 92.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 8.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Dewey, OK affordable or expensive?

Dewey's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Dewey is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $120,700 and the median rent is $818 per month.

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

Dewey has a violent crime rate of 262.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1544.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Dewey, OK a Good Place to Live?

Dewey is a small town of 3,379 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $43,607 and a 2.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Dewey stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Dewey is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Dewey 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: 89.8

Dewey's overall cost of living index is 89.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Dewey costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Dewey, OK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$120,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$818	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	59.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$43,607	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Dewey's violent crime rate is 262.2 per 100,000 residents — 31% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

262.2 /100k

Property Crime

1544.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Dewey is served primarily by DEWEY. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Dewey, OK	National Avg
School District	DEWEY	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Dewey sees average highs of 47.5°F in January and 92.7°F in July, with 39.7 inches of annual precipitation and 8.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Dewey, OK
Average High — January	47.5°F
Average High — July	92.7°F
Annual Precipitation	39.7"
Annual Snowfall	8.2"

Demographics

Metric	Dewey, OK	National Avg
Population	3,379	—
Median Age	44.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	71.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.0%	18.9%
Asian	1.4%	6.3%
Under 18	25.3%	22.2%
65 and over	18.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bartlesville, OK 4 mi Copan, OK 8 mi Wann, OK 11 mi Bowring, OK 12 mi Ochelata, OK 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Dewey

Dewey, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code:

74029

Dewey vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dewey, OK affordable or expensive?

Dewey's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Dewey roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $120,700 and median rent is $818/month.

What is the crime rate in Dewey, OK?

Dewey's violent crime rate is 262.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1544.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Dewey?

Public schools in Dewey are operated by DEWEY. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1. 20.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Dewey, OK a good place to live?

Dewey, OK has a population of 3,379, a median household income of $43,607, and an unemployment rate of 2.0%. 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 Dewey?

Dewey averages 47.5°F in January and 92.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.7 inches with about 8.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Dewey?

Dewey, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 74029.

What is the population of Dewey?

The population of Dewey, Oklahoma is 3,379 with a median age of 44.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Dewey?

Key numbers for living in Dewey: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $120,700, median household income $43,607, crime index 71 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dewey side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.