Drummond is a small town of 412 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $117,788
and a 8.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Drummond stands out for an affordable cost of living.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Drummond is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Drummond 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: 86.1
Drummond's overall cost of living index is 86.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Drummond costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Drummond, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
N/A
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$795
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
89.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$117,788
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Drummond's violent crime rate is 478.2 per 100,000 residents
— 26% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
478.2 /100k
Property Crime
2160.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Drummond is served primarily by DRUMMOND.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Drummond, OK
National Avg
School District
DRUMMOND
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
74.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Drummond sees average highs of 48.0°F in January
and 94.8°F in July,
with 31.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 9.4 inches of snow per year.
Drummond's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Drummond roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is N/A and median rent is $795/month.
Drummond's violent crime rate is 478.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2160.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Drummond are operated by DRUMMOND.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1. 10.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Drummond, OK has a population of 412, a median household income of $117,788, and an unemployment rate of 8.4%.
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.
Drummond averages 48.0°F in January and 94.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.5 inches
with about 9.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Drummond, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 73735.
The population of Drummond, Oklahoma is 412 with a median age of 37.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Drummond: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income $117,788, crime index 117 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Drummond side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.