Konawa is a small town of 1,169 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $32,721
and a 3.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is
16% below the national average.
Strengths:
Konawa stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Konawa is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Konawa 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: 84.5
Konawa's overall cost of living index is 84.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Konawa costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.
Metric
Konawa, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$60,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$639
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
45.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$32,721
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Konawa's violent crime rate is 476.2 per 100,000 residents
— 25% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
476.2 /100k
Property Crime
1587.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Konawa is served primarily by KONAWA.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Konawa, OK
National Avg
School District
KONAWA
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Konawa sees average highs of 52.2°F in January
and 92.8°F in July,
with 41.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 2.8 inches of snow per year.
Konawa's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Konawa roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $60,500 and median rent is $639/month.
Konawa's violent crime rate is 476.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1587.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Konawa are operated by KONAWA.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1. 13.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Konawa, OK has a population of 1,169, a median household income of $32,721, 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.
Konawa averages 52.2°F in January and 92.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.3 inches
with about 2.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Konawa, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 74849.
The population of Konawa, Oklahoma is 1,169 with a median age of 33.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Konawa: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $60,500, median household income $32,721, crime index 105 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Konawa side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
