Kiefer is a small town of 2,284 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $77,434
and a 3.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Kiefer 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 Kiefer is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Kiefer 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
Kiefer's overall cost of living index is 89.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Kiefer costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Kiefer, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$188,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,113
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
82.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$77,434
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Kiefer's violent crime rate is 163.6 per 100,000 residents
— 57% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
163.6 /100k
Property Crime
1124.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Kiefer is served primarily by KIEFER.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.9:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Kiefer, OK
National Avg
School District
KIEFER
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Kiefer sees average highs of 49.7°F in January
and 94.0°F in July,
with 42.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 8.7 inches of snow per year.
Kiefer's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Kiefer roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $188,700 and median rent is $1,113/month.
Kiefer's violent crime rate is 163.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1124.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Kiefer are operated by KIEFER.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.9:1. 19.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Kiefer, OK has a population of 2,284, a median household income of $77,434, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%.
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.
Kiefer averages 49.7°F in January and 94.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.1 inches
with about 8.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Kiefer, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 74041.
The population of Kiefer, Oklahoma is 2,284 with a median age of 33.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Kiefer: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $188,700, median household income $77,434, 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 Kiefer side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
