What are the schools like in Jet, OK?

Jet is served primarily by TIMBERLAKE. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.0:1.

What is the median household income in Jet?

The median household income in Jet, OK is $51,450 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Jet, OK?

Jet has an average high temperature of 47.2°F in January and 95.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Jet, OK affordable or expensive?

Jet's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Jet is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $73,800 and the median rent is $786 per month.

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

Jet has a violent crime rate of 245.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1192.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Jet, OK a Good Place to Live?

Jet is a small town of 251 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $51,450 . Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: Jet stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Jet is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Jet 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: 87.1

Jet's overall cost of living index is 87.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Jet costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Jet, OK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$73,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$786	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	89.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$51,450	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Jet's violent crime rate is 245.5 per 100,000 residents — 35% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

245.5 /100k

Property Crime

1192.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Jet is served primarily by TIMBERLAKE. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Jet, OK	National Avg
School District	TIMBERLAKE	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	50.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Jet sees average highs of 47.2°F in January and 95.4°F in July, with 33.5 inches of annual precipitation and 10.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Jet, OK
Average High — January	47.2°F
Average High — July	95.4°F
Annual Precipitation	33.5"
Annual Snowfall	10.2"

Demographics

Metric	Jet, OK	National Avg
Population	251	—
Median Age	50.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	19.5%	22.2%
65 and over	34.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Nescatunga, OK 6 mi Nash, OK 7 mi Goltry, OK 9 mi Helena, OK 10 mi Cherokee, OK 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Jet

Jet, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code:

73749

Jet vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jet, OK affordable or expensive?

Jet's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Jet roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $73,800 and median rent is $786/month.

What is the crime rate in Jet, OK?

Jet's violent crime rate is 245.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1192.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Jet?

Public schools in Jet are operated by TIMBERLAKE. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1. 50.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Jet, OK a good place to live?

Jet, OK has a population of 251, a median household income of $51,450, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Jet?

Jet averages 47.2°F in January and 95.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.5 inches with about 10.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Jet?

Jet, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 73749.

What is the population of Jet?

The population of Jet, Oklahoma is 251 with a median age of 50.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Jet?

Key numbers for living in Jet: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $73,800, median household income $51,450, crime index 61 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Jet side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.