Hulbert is a small town of 485 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $43,750
and a 11.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Hulbert stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Hulbert is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Hulbert 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: 86.8
Hulbert's overall cost of living index is 86.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Hulbert costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Hulbert, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$83,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$704
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
41.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$43,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Hulbert's violent crime rate is 164.4 per 100,000 residents
— 57% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
164.4 /100k
Property Crime
1578.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Hulbert is served primarily by HULBERT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Hulbert, OK
National Avg
School District
HULBERT
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
83.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Hulbert sees average highs of 51.4°F in January
and 93.0°F in July,
with 51.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 4.3 inches of snow per year.
Hulbert's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Hulbert roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $83,900 and median rent is $704/month.
Hulbert's violent crime rate is 164.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1578.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Hulbert are operated by HULBERT.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1. 12.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Hulbert, OK has a population of 485, a median household income of $43,750, and an unemployment rate of 11.5%.
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.
Hulbert averages 51.4°F in January and 93.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.0 inches
with about 4.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Hulbert, Oklahoma is 485 with a median age of 37.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hulbert: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $83,900, median household income $43,750, crime index 56 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hulbert side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
