What are the schools like in Idabel, OK?

Idabel is served primarily by IDABEL. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.8:1.

What is the median household income in Idabel?

The median household income in Idabel, OK is $34,683 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.3%.

What is the weather like in Idabel, OK?

Idabel has an average high temperature of 54.4°F in January and 93.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 2.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Idabel, OK affordable or expensive?

Idabel's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Idabel is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $87,400 and the median rent is $670 per month.

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

Idabel has a violent crime rate of 157.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2124.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Idabel, OK a Good Place to Live?

Idabel is a small town of 6,994 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $34,683 and a 8.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: Idabel stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Idabel is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Idabel 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: 86.7

Idabel's overall cost of living index is 86.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Idabel costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Idabel, OK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$87,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$670	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	52.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$34,683	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Idabel's violent crime rate is 157.9 per 100,000 residents — 58% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

157.9 /100k

Property Crime

2124.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Idabel is served primarily by IDABEL. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.8:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Idabel, OK	National Avg
School District	IDABEL	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	84.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Idabel sees average highs of 54.4°F in January and 93.5°F in July, with 54.5 inches of annual precipitation and 2.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Idabel, OK
Average High — January	54.4°F
Average High — July	93.5°F
Annual Precipitation	54.5"
Annual Snowfall	2.0"

Demographics

Metric	Idabel, OK	National Avg
Population	6,994	—
Median Age	32.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	52.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	17.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.4%	18.9%
Asian	1.1%	6.3%
Under 18	26.8%	22.2%
65 and over	15.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Garvin, OK 7 mi Broken Bow, OK 10 mi Golden, OK 10 mi Haworth, OK 11 mi Millerton, OK 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Idabel

Idabel, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code:

74745

Idabel vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Idabel, OK affordable or expensive?

Idabel's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Idabel roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $87,400 and median rent is $670/month.

What is the crime rate in Idabel, OK?

Idabel's violent crime rate is 157.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2124.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Idabel?

Public schools in Idabel are operated by IDABEL. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.8:1. 18.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Idabel, OK a good place to live?

Idabel, OK has a population of 6,994, a median household income of $34,683, and an unemployment rate of 8.3%. 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.

What is the weather like in Idabel?

Idabel averages 54.4°F in January and 93.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 54.5 inches with about 2.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Idabel?

Idabel, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 74745.

What is the population of Idabel?

The population of Idabel, Oklahoma is 6,994 with a median age of 32.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Idabel?

Key numbers for living in Idabel: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $87,400, median household income $34,683, crime index 65 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Idabel side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.