Jennings is a small town of 291 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $34,821
and a 1.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Jennings stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Jennings is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Jennings 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
Jennings's overall cost of living index is 89.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Jennings costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Jennings, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$55,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$670
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
71.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$34,821
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Jennings's violent crime rate is 177.1 per 100,000 residents
— 53% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
177.1 /100k
Property Crime
1001.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Jennings is served primarily by JENNINGS.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.0:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Jennings, OK
National Avg
School District
JENNINGS
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
7.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Jennings sees average highs of 50.2°F in January
and 92.6°F in July,
with 41.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 8.4 inches of snow per year.
Jennings's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Jennings roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $55,400 and median rent is $670/month.
Jennings's violent crime rate is 177.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1001.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Jennings are operated by JENNINGS.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.0:1. 7.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Jennings, OK has a population of 291, a median household income of $34,821, and an unemployment rate of 1.9%.
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.
Jennings averages 50.2°F in January and 92.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.8 inches
with about 8.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Jennings, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 74038.
The population of Jennings, Oklahoma is 291 with a median age of 42.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Jennings: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $55,400, median household income $34,821, crime index 47 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Jennings side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
