Fort Cobb is a small town of 499 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $52,700
and a 0.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is
16% below the national average.
Strengths:
Fort Cobb stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Fort Cobb is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Fort Cobb 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: 84.0
Fort Cobb's overall cost of living index is 84.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Fort Cobb costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.
Metric
Fort Cobb, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$72,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$539
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$52,700
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Fort Cobb's violent crime rate is 201.7 per 100,000 residents
— 47% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
201.7 /100k
Property Crime
1164.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Fort Cobb is served primarily by FORT COBB-BROXTON.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Fort Cobb, OK
National Avg
School District
FORT COBB-BROXTON
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Fort Cobb sees average highs of 49.8°F in January
and 92.9°F in July,
with 32.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 2.3 inches of snow per year.
Fort Cobb's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Fort Cobb roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $72,300 and median rent is $539/month.
Fort Cobb's violent crime rate is 201.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1164.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Fort Cobb are operated by FORT COBB-BROXTON.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1. 23.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Fort Cobb, OK has a population of 499, a median household income of $52,700, and an unemployment rate of 0.9%.
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.
Fort Cobb averages 49.8°F in January and 92.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.6 inches
with about 2.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Fort Cobb, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 73038.
The population of Fort Cobb, Oklahoma is 499 with a median age of 40.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Fort Cobb: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $72,300, median household income $52,700, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fort Cobb side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.