Gene Autry is a small town of 208 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of N/A
and a 13.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Gene Autry stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Gene Autry is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Gene Autry 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
Gene Autry's overall cost of living index is 87.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Gene Autry costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Gene Autry, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$95,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$663
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
62.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
N/A
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Higher than Average
Gene Autry's violent crime rate is 669.3 per 100,000 residents
— 76% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
669.3 /100k
Property Crime
2084.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Gene Autry, OK
National Avg
School District
N/A
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
6.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Gene Autry sees average highs of 53.0°F in January
and 94.0°F in July,
with 39.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 2.7 inches of snow per year.
Gene Autry's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Gene Autry roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $95,000 and median rent is $663/month.
Gene Autry's violent crime rate is 669.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2084.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Gene Autry, OK has a population of 208, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 13.9%.
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.
Gene Autry averages 53.0°F in January and 94.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.8 inches
with about 2.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Gene Autry, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 73436.
The population of Gene Autry, Oklahoma is 208 with a median age of 38.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Gene Autry: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $95,000, median household income N/A, crime index 145 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Gene Autry side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.