Fort Supply is a small town of 324 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $59,375
and a 10.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Fort Supply 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 Fort Supply is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Fort Supply 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: 87.0
Fort Supply's overall cost of living index is 87.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Fort Supply costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Fort Supply, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$91,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$681
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
70.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$59,375
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Fort Supply's violent crime rate is 197.9 per 100,000 residents
— 48% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
197.9 /100k
Property Crime
1113.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Fort Supply is served primarily by FORT SUPPLY.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Fort Supply, OK
National Avg
School District
FORT SUPPLY
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
30.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Fort Supply sees average highs of 47.8°F in January
and 94.0°F in July,
with 25.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 12.4 inches of snow per year.
Fort Supply's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Fort Supply roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $91,700 and median rent is $681/month.
Fort Supply's violent crime rate is 197.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1113.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Fort Supply are operated by FORT SUPPLY.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1. 30.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Fort Supply, OK has a population of 324, a median household income of $59,375, and an unemployment rate of 10.3%.
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 Supply averages 47.8°F in January and 94.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 25.2 inches
with about 12.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Fort Supply, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 73841.
The population of Fort Supply, Oklahoma is 324 with a median age of 31.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Fort Supply: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $91,700, median household income $59,375, crime index 52 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fort Supply side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
