Glencoe is a small town of 481 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $39,028
and a 11.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is
15% below the national average.
Strengths:
Glencoe 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 Glencoe is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Glencoe 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: 85.3
Glencoe's overall cost of living index is 85.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Glencoe costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.
Metric
Glencoe, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$70,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$648
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
61.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$39,028
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Glencoe's violent crime rate is 194.4 per 100,000 residents
— 49% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
194.4 /100k
Property Crime
1577.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Glencoe is served primarily by GLENCOE.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Glencoe, OK
National Avg
School District
GLENCOE
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Glencoe sees average highs of 50.7°F in January
and 95.4°F in July,
with 37.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 6.2 inches of snow per year.
Glencoe's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Glencoe roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $70,000 and median rent is $648/month.
Glencoe's violent crime rate is 194.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1577.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Glencoe are operated by GLENCOE.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1. 11.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Glencoe, OK has a population of 481, a median household income of $39,028, and an unemployment rate of 11.2%.
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.
Glencoe averages 50.7°F in January and 95.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.0 inches
with about 6.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Glencoe, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 74032.
The population of Glencoe, Oklahoma is 481 with a median age of 52.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Glencoe: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $70,000, median household income $39,028, crime index 61 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Glencoe side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
