Goldsby is a small town of 2,744 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $88,929
and a 3.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Goldsby stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Goldsby is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Goldsby 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: 91.0
Goldsby's overall cost of living index is 91.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Goldsby costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Goldsby, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$338,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$763
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
93.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$88,929
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Goldsby's violent crime rate is 180.4 per 100,000 residents
— 53% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
180.4 /100k
Property Crime
1321.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Goldsby is served primarily by WASHINGTON.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Goldsby, OK
National Avg
School District
WASHINGTON
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
44.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Goldsby sees average highs of 49.9°F in January
and 92.5°F in July,
with 36.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 4.1 inches of snow per year.
Goldsby's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Goldsby roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $338,800 and median rent is $763/month.
Goldsby's violent crime rate is 180.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1321.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Goldsby are operated by WASHINGTON.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1. 44.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Goldsby, OK has a population of 2,744, a median household income of $88,929, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%.
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.
Goldsby averages 49.9°F in January and 92.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.7 inches
with about 4.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Goldsby, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 73093.
The population of Goldsby, Oklahoma is 2,744 with a median age of 40.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Goldsby: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $338,800, median household income $88,929, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Goldsby side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.