What are the schools like in Latta, OK?

School district data for Latta is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Latta?

The median household income in Latta, OK is $72,379 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.7%.

What is the weather like in Latta, OK?

Latta has an average high temperature of 51.6°F in January and 93.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 4.1 inches.

Latta, OK Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Latta, OK affordable or expensive?

Latta's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Latta is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $133,500 and the median rent is $1,088 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Latta, OK?

Latta has a violent crime rate of 242.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1076.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Latta, OK a Good Place to Live?

Latta is a small town of 1,286 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $72,379 and a 5.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Latta stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Latta is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Latta 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: 92.6

Latta's overall cost of living index is 92.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Latta costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Latta, OK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$133,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,088	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$72,379	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Latta's violent crime rate is 242.9 per 100,000 residents — 36% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

242.9 /100k

Property Crime

1076.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Latta, OK	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	35.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Latta sees average highs of 51.6°F in January and 93.8°F in July, with 41.5 inches of annual precipitation and 4.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Latta, OK
Average High — January	51.6°F
Average High — July	93.8°F
Annual Precipitation	41.5"
Annual Snowfall	4.1"

Demographics

Metric	Latta, OK	National Avg
Population	1,286	—
Median Age	30.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	15.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	46.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	36.7%	22.2%
65 and over	8.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Latta vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Latta, OK affordable or expensive?

Latta's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Latta roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $133,500 and median rent is $1,088/month.

What is the crime rate in Latta, OK?

Latta's violent crime rate is 242.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1076.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Latta?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Latta, OK a good place to live?

Latta, OK has a population of 1,286, a median household income of $72,379, and an unemployment rate of 5.7%. 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.

What is the weather like in Latta?

Latta averages 51.6°F in January and 93.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.5 inches with about 4.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Latta?

The population of Latta, Oklahoma is 1,286 with a median age of 30.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Latta?

Key numbers for living in Latta: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $133,500, median household income $72,379, crime index 59 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Latta side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.