Kingston is a small town of 1,726 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $46,923
and a 4.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Kingston stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Kingston is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Kingston 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: 87.9
Kingston's overall cost of living index is 87.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Kingston costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Kingston, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$89,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$777
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
60.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$46,923
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Kingston's violent crime rate is 201.2 per 100,000 residents
— 47% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
201.2 /100k
Property Crime
1006.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Kingston is served primarily by KINGSTON.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Kingston, OK
National Avg
School District
KINGSTON
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Kingston sees average highs of 52.5°F in January
and 95.0°F in July,
with 41.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.9 inches of snow per year.
Kingston's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Kingston roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $89,400 and median rent is $777/month.
Kingston's violent crime rate is 201.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1006.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Kingston are operated by KINGSTON.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1. 9.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Kingston, OK has a population of 1,726, a median household income of $46,923, and an unemployment rate of 4.2%.
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.
Kingston averages 52.5°F in January and 95.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.6 inches
with about 1.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Kingston, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 73439.
The population of Kingston, Oklahoma is 1,726 with a median age of 38.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Kingston: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $89,400, median household income $46,923, crime index 51 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kingston side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
