What are the schools like in Gage, OK?

School district data for Gage is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Gage?

The median household income in Gage, OK is $51,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 20.8%.

What is the weather like in Gage, OK?

Gage has an average high temperature of 50.7°F in January and 95.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 11.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Gage, OK affordable or expensive?

Gage's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Gage is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $70,800 and the median rent is $883 per month.

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

Gage has a violent crime rate of 77.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 829.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Gage, OK a Good Place to Live?

Gage is a small town of 431 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $51,250 and a 20.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Gage stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Gage is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Gage 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: 87.8

Gage's overall cost of living index is 87.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Gage costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Gage, OK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$70,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$883	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	81.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$51,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Gage's violent crime rate is 77.7 per 100,000 residents — 80% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

77.7 /100k

Property Crime

829.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Gage, OK	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	9.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	84.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Gage sees average highs of 50.7°F in January and 95.1°F in July, with 21.4 inches of annual precipitation and 11.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Gage, OK
Average High — January	50.7°F
Average High — July	95.1°F
Annual Precipitation	21.4"
Annual Snowfall	11.4"

Demographics

Metric	Gage, OK	National Avg
Population	431	—
Median Age	45.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	20.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.7%	22.2%
65 and over	24.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Shattuck, OK 8 mi Fargo, OK 8 mi Arnett, OK 13 mi Higgins, TX 20 mi Fort Supply, OK 20 mi

ZIP Codes in Gage

Gage, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code:

73843

Gage vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gage, OK affordable or expensive?

Gage's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Gage roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $70,800 and median rent is $883/month.

What is the crime rate in Gage, OK?

Gage's violent crime rate is 77.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 829.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Gage?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Gage, OK a good place to live?

Gage, OK has a population of 431, a median household income of $51,250, and an unemployment rate of 20.8%. 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 Gage?

Gage averages 50.7°F in January and 95.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 21.4 inches with about 11.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Gage?

Gage, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 73843.

What is the population of Gage?

The population of Gage, Oklahoma is 431 with a median age of 45.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Gage?

Key numbers for living in Gage: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $70,800, median household income $51,250, crime index 28 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Gage side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.