Lone Wolf is a small town of 437 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $37,361
and a 3.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 83 (US average = 100), which is
17% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lone Wolf stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Lone Wolf is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lone Wolf 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: 82.7
Lone Wolf's overall cost of living index is 82.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lone Wolf costs roughly 17% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lone Wolf, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$70,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$467
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$37,361
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Lone Wolf's violent crime rate is 298.6 per 100,000 residents
— 21% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
298.6 /100k
Property Crime
872.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lone Wolf is served primarily by LONE WOLF.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.8:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lone Wolf, OK
National Avg
School District
LONE WOLF
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
74.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lone Wolf sees average highs of 50.2°F in January
and 95.0°F in July,
with 30.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 2.1 inches of snow per year.
Lone Wolf's cost of living index is 83, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lone Wolf roughly 17% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $70,900 and median rent is $467/month.
Lone Wolf's violent crime rate is 298.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 872.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lone Wolf are operated by LONE WOLF.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.8:1. 10.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lone Wolf, OK has a population of 437, a median household income of $37,361, 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.
Lone Wolf averages 50.2°F in January and 95.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 30.8 inches
with about 2.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lone Wolf, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 73655.
The population of Lone Wolf, Oklahoma is 437 with a median age of 48.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lone Wolf: cost of living index 83 (100 = US average), median home $70,900, median household income $37,361, crime index 64 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lone Wolf side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.