Kinta is a small town of 279 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $37,750
and a 10.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Kinta stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Kinta is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Kinta 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: 86.9
Kinta's overall cost of living index is 86.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Kinta costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Kinta, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$108,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$600
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
70.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$37,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Kinta's violent crime rate is 126.7 per 100,000 residents
— 67% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
126.7 /100k
Property Crime
942.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Kinta is served primarily by KINTA.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Kinta, OK
National Avg
School District
KINTA
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
80.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Kinta sees average highs of 51.6°F in January
and 93.9°F in July,
with 50.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.7 inches of snow per year.
Kinta's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Kinta roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $108,800 and median rent is $600/month.
Kinta's violent crime rate is 126.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 942.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Kinta are operated by KINTA.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1. 9.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Kinta, OK has a population of 279, a median household income of $37,750, and an unemployment rate of 10.1%.
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.
Kinta averages 51.6°F in January and 93.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.9 inches
with about 0.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Kinta, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 74552.
The population of Kinta, Oklahoma is 279 with a median age of 36.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Kinta: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $108,800, median household income $37,750, crime index 38 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kinta side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.