What are the schools like in Fort Gibson, OK?

Fort Gibson is served primarily by FORT GIBSON. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.9:1.

What is the median household income in Fort Gibson?

The median household income in Fort Gibson, OK is $67,813 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.

What is the weather like in Fort Gibson, OK?

Fort Gibson has an average high temperature of 49.2°F in January and 93.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 2.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Fort Gibson, OK affordable or expensive?

Fort Gibson's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Fort Gibson is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $155,200 and the median rent is $698 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Fort Gibson, OK?

Fort Gibson has a violent crime rate of 260.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 990.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Fort Gibson, OK a Good Place to Live?

Fort Gibson is a small town of 3,810 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $67,813 and a 2.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Fort Gibson stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Fort Gibson 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

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

Metric	Fort Gibson, OK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$155,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$698	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$67,813	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Fort Gibson's violent crime rate is 260.6 per 100,000 residents — 31% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

260.6 /100k

Property Crime

990.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Fort Gibson is served primarily by FORT GIBSON. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Fort Gibson, OK	National Avg
School District	FORT GIBSON	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	37.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Fort Gibson sees average highs of 49.2°F in January and 93.0°F in July, with 43.1 inches of annual precipitation and 2.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Fort Gibson, OK
Average High — January	49.2°F
Average High — July	93.0°F
Annual Precipitation	43.1"
Annual Snowfall	2.6"

Demographics

Metric	Fort Gibson, OK	National Avg
Population	3,810	—
Median Age	38.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	54.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.4%	22.2%
65 and over	15.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Fort Gibson vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fort Gibson, OK affordable or expensive?

Fort Gibson's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Fort Gibson roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $155,200 and median rent is $698/month.

What is the crime rate in Fort Gibson, OK?

Fort Gibson's violent crime rate is 260.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 990.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Fort Gibson?

Public schools in Fort Gibson are operated by FORT GIBSON. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1. 37.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Fort Gibson, OK a good place to live?

Fort Gibson, OK has a population of 3,810, a median household income of $67,813, and an unemployment rate of 2.8%. 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 Fort Gibson?

Fort Gibson averages 49.2°F in January and 93.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.1 inches with about 2.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Fort Gibson?

The population of Fort Gibson, Oklahoma is 3,810 with a median age of 38.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Fort Gibson?

Key numbers for living in Fort Gibson: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $155,200, median household income $67,813, crime index 60 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fort Gibson side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.