What are the schools like in Haskell, OK?

Haskell is served primarily by HASKELL. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.2:1.

What is the median household income in Haskell?

The median household income in Haskell, OK is $35,119 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.4%.

What is the weather like in Haskell, OK?

Haskell has an average high temperature of 48.9°F in January and 93.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 2.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Haskell, OK affordable or expensive?

Haskell's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Haskell is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $112,300 and the median rent is $808 per month.

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

Haskell has a violent crime rate of 409.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1580.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Haskell, OK a Good Place to Live?

Haskell is a small town of 1,824 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $35,119 and a 7.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Haskell 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 an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Haskell is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Haskell 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: 89.4

Haskell's overall cost of living index is 89.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Haskell costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Haskell, OK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$112,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$808	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$35,119	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Haskell's violent crime rate is 409.8 per 100,000 residents — 8% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

409.8 /100k

Property Crime

1580.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Haskell is served primarily by HASKELL. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Haskell, OK	National Avg
School District	HASKELL	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Haskell sees average highs of 48.9°F in January and 93.5°F in July, with 44.8 inches of annual precipitation and 2.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Haskell, OK
Average High — January	48.9°F
Average High — July	93.5°F
Annual Precipitation	44.8"
Annual Snowfall	2.7"

Demographics

Metric	Haskell, OK	National Avg
Population	1,824	—
Median Age	47.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	76.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	23.9%	22.2%
65 and over	28.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Redbird, OK 7 mi Taft, OK 9 mi Clarksville, OK 9 mi Porter, OK 10 mi Leonard, OK 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Haskell

Haskell, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code:

74436

Haskell vs Other Cities

Haskell, OK vs Redbird, OK Haskell, OK vs Taft, OK Haskell, OK vs Clarksville, OK Haskell, OK vs Porter, OK Haskell, OK vs Leonard, OK

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Haskell, OK affordable or expensive?

Haskell's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Haskell roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $112,300 and median rent is $808/month.

What is the crime rate in Haskell, OK?

Haskell's violent crime rate is 409.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1580.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Haskell?

Public schools in Haskell are operated by HASKELL. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1. 14.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Haskell, OK a good place to live?

Haskell, OK has a population of 1,824, a median household income of $35,119, and an unemployment rate of 7.4%. 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.

What is the weather like in Haskell?

Haskell averages 48.9°F in January and 93.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.8 inches with about 2.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Haskell?

Haskell, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 74436.

What is the population of Haskell?

The population of Haskell, Oklahoma is 1,824 with a median age of 47.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Haskell?

Key numbers for living in Haskell: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $112,300, median household income $35,119, crime index 95 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Haskell side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.