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Guthrie is a small city of 10,872 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $55,405
and a 2.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Guthrie stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Guthrie is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Guthrie 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
Guthrie's overall cost of living index is 91.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Guthrie costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Guthrie, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$160,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$871
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
68.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$55,405
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Guthrie's violent crime rate is 163.7 per 100,000 residents
— 57% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
163.7 /100k
Property Crime
1671.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Guthrie is served primarily by GUTHRIE.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.2:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Guthrie, OK
National Avg
School District
GUTHRIE
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Guthrie sees average highs of 49.1°F in January
and 94.0°F in July,
with 30.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 7.1 inches of snow per year.
Guthrie's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Guthrie roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $160,700 and median rent is $871/month.
Guthrie's violent crime rate is 163.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1671.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Guthrie are operated by GUTHRIE.
The district has 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.2:1. 22.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Guthrie, OK has a population of 10,872, a median household income of $55,405, and an unemployment rate of 2.4%.
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.
Guthrie averages 49.1°F in January and 94.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 30.5 inches
with about 7.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Guthrie, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 73044.
The population of Guthrie, Oklahoma is 10,872 with a median age of 39.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Guthrie: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $160,700, median household income $55,405, crime index 58 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Guthrie side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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