What are the schools like in Grainola, OK?

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

What is the median household income in Grainola?

The median household income in Grainola, OK is $53,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Grainola, OK?

Grainola has an average high temperature of 46.1°F in January and 90.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 5.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Grainola, OK affordable or expensive?

Grainola's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Grainola is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is N/A and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Grainola has a violent crime rate of 142.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1160.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Grainola, OK a Good Place to Live?

Grainola is a small town of 40 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $53,750 . Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Grainola stands out for an affordable cost of living, a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Grainola 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: 89.5

Grainola's overall cost of living index is 89.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Grainola costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Grainola, OK	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$53,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Grainola's violent crime rate is 142.7 per 100,000 residents — 62% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

142.7 /100k

Property Crime

1160.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Grainola, 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	46.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Grainola sees average highs of 46.1°F in January and 90.8°F in July, with 36.9 inches of annual precipitation and 5.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Grainola, OK
Average High — January	46.1°F
Average High — July	90.8°F
Annual Precipitation	36.9"
Annual Snowfall	5.4"

Demographics

Metric	Grainola, OK	National Avg
Population	40	—
Median Age	38.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	35.0%	22.2%
65 and over	15.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Foraker, OK 6 mi Webb City, OK 10 mi Shidler, OK 11 mi Cedar Vale, KS 14 mi Silverdale, KS 16 mi

Grainola vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grainola, OK affordable or expensive?

Grainola's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Grainola roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is N/A and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Grainola, OK?

Grainola's violent crime rate is 142.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1160.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Grainola?

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

Is Grainola, OK a good place to live?

Grainola, OK has a population of 40, a median household income of $53,750, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Grainola?

Grainola averages 46.1°F in January and 90.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.9 inches with about 5.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Grainola?

The population of Grainola, Oklahoma is 40 with a median age of 38.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Grainola?

Key numbers for living in Grainola: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income $53,750, crime index 45 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Grainola side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.