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Newkirk is a small town of 1,892 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $48,839
and a 6.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Newkirk stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Newkirk is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Newkirk 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: 87.2
Newkirk's overall cost of living index is 87.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Newkirk costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Newkirk, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$95,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$675
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
69.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$48,839
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Newkirk's violent crime rate is 45.9 per 100,000 residents
— 88% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
45.9 /100k
Property Crime
1192.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Newkirk is served primarily by NEWKIRK.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Newkirk, OK
National Avg
School District
NEWKIRK
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Newkirk sees average highs of 44.9°F in January
and 91.6°F in July,
with 39.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 8.6 inches of snow per year.
Newkirk's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Newkirk roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $95,900 and median rent is $675/month.
Newkirk's violent crime rate is 45.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1192.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Newkirk are operated by NEWKIRK.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. 9.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Newkirk, OK has a population of 1,892, a median household income of $48,839, and an unemployment rate of 6.1%.
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.
Newkirk averages 44.9°F in January and 91.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.2 inches
with about 8.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Newkirk, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 74647.
The population of Newkirk, Oklahoma is 1,892 with a median age of 37.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Newkirk: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $95,900, median household income $48,839, crime index 30 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Newkirk side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
