Marble City is a small town of 153 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $45,357
and a 19.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is
15% below the national average.
Strengths:
Marble City stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Marble City is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Marble City 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: 85.1
Marble City's overall cost of living index is 85.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Marble City costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.
Metric
Marble City, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$60,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$800
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
86.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$45,357
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Marble City's violent crime rate is 389.7 per 100,000 residents
— 3% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
389.7 /100k
Property Crime
1549.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Marble City is served primarily by MARBLE CITY.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Marble City, OK
National Avg
School District
MARBLE CITY
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
7.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
73.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Marble City sees average highs of 47.9°F in January
and 91.4°F in July,
with 50.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.9 inches of snow per year.
Marble City's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Marble City roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $60,000 and median rent is $800/month.
Marble City's violent crime rate is 389.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1549.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Marble City are operated by MARBLE CITY.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.7:1. 9.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Marble City, OK has a population of 153, a median household income of $45,357, and an unemployment rate of 19.4%.
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.
Marble City averages 47.9°F in January and 91.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.4 inches
with about 1.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Marble City, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 74945.
The population of Marble City, Oklahoma is 153 with a median age of 43.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Marble City: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $60,000, median household income $45,357, crime index 91 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Marble City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
