What are the schools like in Laverne, OK?

Laverne is served primarily by LAVERNE. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.2:1.

What is the median household income in Laverne?

The median household income in Laverne, OK is $54,886 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.0%.

What is the weather like in Laverne, OK?

Laverne has an average high temperature of 47.8°F in January and 93.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 17.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Laverne, OK affordable or expensive?

Laverne's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Laverne is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $100,800 and the median rent is $828 per month.

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

Laverne has a violent crime rate of 27.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 623.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Laverne, OK a Good Place to Live?

Laverne is a small town of 1,035 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $54,886 and a 3.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Laverne stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Laverne is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Laverne 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: 89.1

Laverne's overall cost of living index is 89.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Laverne costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Laverne, OK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$100,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$828	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	78.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$54,886	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Laverne's violent crime rate is 27.1 per 100,000 residents — 93% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

27.1 /100k

Property Crime

623.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Laverne is served primarily by LAVERNE. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Laverne, OK	National Avg
School District	LAVERNE	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	35.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Laverne sees average highs of 47.8°F in January and 93.8°F in July, with 22.9 inches of annual precipitation and 17.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Laverne, OK
Average High — January	47.8°F
Average High — July	93.8°F
Annual Precipitation	22.9"
Annual Snowfall	17.4"

Demographics

Metric	Laverne, OK	National Avg
Population	1,035	—
Median Age	35.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	69.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	29.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	30.5%	22.2%
65 and over	8.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Rosston, OK 8 mi May, OK 10 mi Gate, OK 13 mi Buffalo, OK 17 mi Knowles, OK 20 mi

ZIP Codes in Laverne

Laverne, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code:

73848

Laverne vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Laverne, OK affordable or expensive?

Laverne's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Laverne roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $100,800 and median rent is $828/month.

What is the crime rate in Laverne, OK?

Laverne's violent crime rate is 27.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 623.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Laverne?

Public schools in Laverne are operated by LAVERNE. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1. 35.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Laverne, OK a good place to live?

Laverne, OK has a population of 1,035, a median household income of $54,886, and an unemployment rate of 3.0%. 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 Laverne?

Laverne averages 47.8°F in January and 93.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 22.9 inches with about 17.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Laverne?

Laverne, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 73848.

What is the population of Laverne?

The population of Laverne, Oklahoma is 1,035 with a median age of 35.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Laverne?

Key numbers for living in Laverne: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $100,800, median household income $54,886, crime index 16 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Laverne side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.