What are the schools like in Mangum, OK?

Mangum is served primarily by MANGUM. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.5:1.

What is the median household income in Mangum?

The median household income in Mangum, OK is $47,917 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 11.1%.

What is the weather like in Mangum, OK?

Mangum has an average high temperature of 51.9°F in January and 94.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 2.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Mangum, OK affordable or expensive?

Mangum's cost of living index is 86, where 100 represents the national average. This means Mangum is 14% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $87,700 and the median rent is $624 per month.

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

Mangum has a violent crime rate of 183.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1134.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Mangum, OK a Good Place to Live?

Mangum is a small town of 2,775 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $47,917 and a 11.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is 14% below the national average.

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

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

All Mangum 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: 86.1

Mangum's overall cost of living index is 86.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Mangum costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.

Metric	Mangum, OK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$87,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$624	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	63.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$47,917	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Mangum's violent crime rate is 183.0 per 100,000 residents — 52% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

183.0 /100k

Property Crime

1134.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Mangum is served primarily by MANGUM. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Mangum, OK	National Avg
School District	MANGUM	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	8.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	81.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mangum sees average highs of 51.9°F in January and 94.7°F in July, with 26.4 inches of annual precipitation and 2.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Mangum, OK
Average High — January	51.9°F
Average High — July	94.7°F
Annual Precipitation	26.4"
Annual Snowfall	2.0"

Demographics

Metric	Mangum, OK	National Avg
Population	2,775	—
Median Age	32.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	11.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	28.6%	22.2%
65 and over	17.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Granite, OK 9 mi Blair, OK 12 mi Willow, OK 12 mi Martha, OK 12 mi East Duke, OK 15 mi

ZIP Codes in Mangum

Mangum, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code:

73554

Mangum vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mangum, OK affordable or expensive?

Mangum's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average. That makes Mangum roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $87,700 and median rent is $624/month.

What is the crime rate in Mangum, OK?

Mangum's violent crime rate is 183.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1134.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Mangum?

Public schools in Mangum are operated by MANGUM. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1. 8.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Mangum, OK a good place to live?

Mangum, OK has a population of 2,775, a median household income of $47,917, and an unemployment rate of 11.1%. 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 Mangum?

Mangum averages 51.9°F in January and 94.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.4 inches with about 2.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Mangum?

Mangum, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 73554.

What is the population of Mangum?

The population of Mangum, Oklahoma is 2,775 with a median age of 32.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Mangum?

Key numbers for living in Mangum: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $87,700, median household income $47,917, crime index 51 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mangum side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.