Inola is a small town of 1,879 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $57,679
and a 9.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Inola 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 Inola is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Inola 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: 89.5
Inola's overall cost of living index is 89.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Inola costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Inola, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$155,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$966
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$57,679
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Inola's violent crime rate is 158.4 per 100,000 residents
— 58% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
158.4 /100k
Property Crime
369.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Inola is served primarily by INOLA.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Inola, OK
National Avg
School District
INOLA
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Inola sees average highs of 49.2°F in January
and 91.8°F in July,
with 43.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 7.5 inches of snow per year.
Inola's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Inola roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $155,800 and median rent is $966/month.
Inola's violent crime rate is 158.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 369.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Inola are operated by INOLA.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1. 17.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Inola, OK has a population of 1,879, a median household income of $57,679, and an unemployment rate of 9.1%.
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.
Inola averages 49.2°F in January and 91.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.9 inches
with about 7.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Inola, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 74036.
The population of Inola, Oklahoma is 1,879 with a median age of 36.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Inola: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $155,800, median household income $57,679, crime index 32 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Inola side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.