What are the schools like in Garber, OK?

Garber is served primarily by GARBER. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.7:1.

What is the median household income in Garber?

The median household income in Garber, OK is $58,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.3%.

What is the weather like in Garber, OK?

Garber has an average high temperature of 48.2°F in January and 94.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 9.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Garber, OK affordable or expensive?

Garber's cost of living index is 86, where 100 represents the national average. This means Garber is 14% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $81,300 and the median rent is $950 per month.

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

Garber has a violent crime rate of 280.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1402.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Garber, OK a Good Place to Live?

Garber is a small town of 664 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $58,750 and a 4.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is 14% below the national average.

Strengths: Garber stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

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

All Garber 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

Garber's overall cost of living index is 86.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Garber costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.

Metric	Garber, OK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$81,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$950	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$58,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Garber's violent crime rate is 280.5 per 100,000 residents — 26% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

280.5 /100k

Property Crime

1402.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Garber is served primarily by GARBER. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Garber, OK	National Avg
School District	GARBER	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Garber sees average highs of 48.2°F in January and 94.2°F in July, with 35.6 inches of annual precipitation and 9.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Garber, OK
Average High — January	48.2°F
Average High — July	94.2°F
Annual Precipitation	35.6"
Annual Snowfall	9.4"

Demographics

Metric	Garber, OK	National Avg
Population	664	—
Median Age	35.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.8%	22.2%
65 and over	10.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Garber

Garber, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code:

73738

Garber vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Garber, OK affordable or expensive?

Garber's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average. That makes Garber roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $81,300 and median rent is $950/month.

What is the crime rate in Garber, OK?

Garber's violent crime rate is 280.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1402.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Garber?

Public schools in Garber are operated by GARBER. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1. 20.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Garber, OK a good place to live?

Garber, OK has a population of 664, a median household income of $58,750, and an unemployment rate of 4.3%. 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.

What is the weather like in Garber?

Garber averages 48.2°F in January and 94.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.6 inches with about 9.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Garber?

Garber, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 73738.

What is the population of Garber?

The population of Garber, Oklahoma is 664 with a median age of 35.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Garber?

Key numbers for living in Garber: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $81,300, median household income $58,750, crime index 71 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Garber side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.