Langston is a small town of 1,691 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $29,250
and a 21.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Langston stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Langston is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Langston 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: 91.0
Langston's overall cost of living index is 91.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Langston costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Langston, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
N/A
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$507
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
49.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$29,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Langston's violent crime rate is 56.9 per 100,000 residents
— 85% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
56.9 /100k
Property Crime
512.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Langston is served primarily by COYLE.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.8:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Langston, OK
National Avg
School District
COYLE
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
28.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Langston sees average highs of 49.1°F in January
and 94.0°F in July,
with 30.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 7.1 inches of snow per year.
Langston's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Langston roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is N/A and median rent is $507/month.
Langston's violent crime rate is 56.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 512.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Langston are operated by COYLE.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.8:1. 28.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Langston, OK has a population of 1,691, a median household income of $29,250, and an unemployment rate of 21.6%.
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.
Langston averages 49.1°F in January and 94.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 30.5 inches
with about 7.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Langston, OK is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 73027, 73050.
The population of Langston, Oklahoma is 1,691 with a median age of 20.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Langston: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income $29,250, crime index 19 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Langston side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.