Maud is a small town of 872 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $49,013
and a 5.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 82 (US average = 100), which is
18% below the national average.
Strengths:
Maud stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Maud is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Maud 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: 82.3
Maud's overall cost of living index is 82.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Maud costs roughly 18% less than the average American city.
Metric
Maud, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$56,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$508
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
73.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$49,013
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Maud's violent crime rate is 114.3 per 100,000 residents
— 70% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
114.3 /100k
Property Crime
1257.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Maud is served primarily by MAUD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Maud, OK
National Avg
School District
MAUD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Maud sees average highs of 51.6°F in January
and 91.7°F in July,
with 43.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 4.4 inches of snow per year.
Maud's cost of living index is 82, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Maud roughly 18% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $56,400 and median rent is $508/month.
Maud's violent crime rate is 114.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1257.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Maud are operated by MAUD.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1. 8.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Maud, OK has a population of 872, a median household income of $49,013, and an unemployment rate of 5.9%.
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.
Maud averages 51.6°F in January and 91.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.2 inches
with about 4.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Maud, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 74854.
The population of Maud, Oklahoma is 872 with a median age of 30.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Maud: cost of living index 82 (100 = US average), median home $56,400, median household income $49,013, crime index 42 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Maud side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.