What are the schools like in Mounds, OK?

Mounds is served primarily by LIBERTY. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.8:1.

What is the median household income in Mounds?

The median household income in Mounds, OK is $42,014 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.6%.

What is the weather like in Mounds, OK?

Mounds has an average high temperature of 49.7°F in January and 94.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 6.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Mounds, OK affordable or expensive?

Mounds's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Mounds is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $158,000 and the median rent is $813 per month.

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

Mounds has a violent crime rate of 611.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 305.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Mounds, OK a Good Place to Live?

Mounds is a small town of 1,099 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $42,014 and a 2.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Mounds 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 Mounds is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Mounds 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: 89.5

Mounds's overall cost of living index is 89.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Mounds costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Mounds, OK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$158,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$813	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	56.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$42,014	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Mounds's violent crime rate is 611.0 per 100,000 residents — 61% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

611.0 /100k

Property Crime

305.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Mounds is served primarily by LIBERTY. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Mounds, OK	National Avg
School District	LIBERTY	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	13.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mounds sees average highs of 49.7°F in January and 94.0°F in July, with 42.1 inches of annual precipitation and 6.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Mounds, OK
Average High — January	49.7°F
Average High — July	94.0°F
Annual Precipitation	42.1"
Annual Snowfall	6.7"

Demographics

Metric	Mounds, OK	National Avg
Population	1,099	—
Median Age	31.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	76.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	25.8%	22.2%
65 and over	14.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Kiefer, OK 5 mi Liberty, OK 5 mi Glenpool, OK 6 mi Winchester, OK 7 mi Beggs, OK 9 mi

Mounds vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mounds, OK affordable or expensive?

Mounds's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Mounds roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $158,000 and median rent is $813/month.

What is the crime rate in Mounds, OK?

Mounds's violent crime rate is 611.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 305.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Mounds?

Public schools in Mounds are operated by LIBERTY. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1. 13.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Mounds, OK a good place to live?

Mounds, OK has a population of 1,099, a median household income of $42,014, and an unemployment rate of 2.6%. 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 Mounds?

Mounds averages 49.7°F in January and 94.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.1 inches with about 6.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Mounds?

The population of Mounds, Oklahoma is 1,099 with a median age of 31.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Mounds?

Key numbers for living in Mounds: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $158,000, median household income $42,014, crime index 102 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mounds side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.