Hardesty is a small town of 373 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $80,451
and a 0.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 81 (US average = 100), which is
19% below the national average.
Strengths:
Hardesty stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Hardesty is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Hardesty 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: 80.8
Hardesty's overall cost of living index is 80.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Hardesty costs roughly 19% less than the average American city.
Metric
Hardesty, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$46,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$475
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
80.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$80,451
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Hardesty's violent crime rate is 160.1 per 100,000 residents
— 58% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
160.1 /100k
Property Crime
1060.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Hardesty is served primarily by HARDESTY.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Hardesty, OK
National Avg
School District
HARDESTY
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
49.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
61.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Hardesty sees average highs of 48.9°F in January
and 94.1°F in July,
with 21.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 11.7 inches of snow per year.
Hardesty's cost of living index is 81, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Hardesty roughly 19% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $46,300 and median rent is $475/month.
Hardesty's violent crime rate is 160.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1060.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Hardesty are operated by HARDESTY.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.8:1. 49.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Hardesty, OK has a population of 373, a median household income of $80,451, and an unemployment rate of 0.3%.
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.
Hardesty averages 48.9°F in January and 94.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 21.1 inches
with about 11.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Hardesty, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 73944.
The population of Hardesty, Oklahoma is 373 with a median age of 28.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hardesty: cost of living index 81 (100 = US average), median home $46,300, median household income $80,451, crime index 45 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hardesty side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.