Harrah is a small town of 6,259 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $68,661
and a 3.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Harrah stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Harrah is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Harrah 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
Harrah's overall cost of living index is 91.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Harrah costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Harrah, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$202,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$973
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$68,661
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Harrah's violent crime rate is 181.4 per 100,000 residents
— 52% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
181.4 /100k
Property Crime
1118.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Harrah is served primarily by HARRAH.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.1:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Harrah, OK
National Avg
School District
HARRAH
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
27.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Harrah sees average highs of 49.7°F in January
and 92.2°F in July,
with 38.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 3.9 inches of snow per year.
Harrah's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Harrah roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $202,000 and median rent is $973/month.
Harrah's violent crime rate is 181.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1118.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Harrah are operated by HARRAH.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.1:1. 27.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Harrah, OK has a population of 6,259, a median household income of $68,661, 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.
Harrah averages 49.7°F in January and 92.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.5 inches
with about 3.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Harrah, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 73045.
The population of Harrah, Oklahoma is 6,259 with a median age of 36.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Harrah: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $202,000, median household income $68,661, crime index 50 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Harrah side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
