Oilton is a small town of 806 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $33,229
and a 3.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Oilton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Oilton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Oilton 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
Oilton's overall cost of living index is 89.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Oilton costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Oilton, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$49,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$603
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
61.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$33,229
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Oilton's violent crime rate is 112.1 per 100,000 residents
— 70% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
112.1 /100k
Property Crime
1121.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Oilton is served primarily by OILTON.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Oilton, OK
National Avg
School District
OILTON
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Oilton sees average highs of 50.2°F in January
and 92.6°F in July,
with 37.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 8.4 inches of snow per year.
Oilton's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Oilton roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $49,500 and median rent is $603/month.
Oilton's violent crime rate is 112.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1121.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Oilton are operated by OILTON.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1. 10.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Oilton, OK has a population of 806, a median household income of $33,229, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%.
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.
Oilton averages 50.2°F in January and 92.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.3 inches
with about 8.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Oilton, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 74052.
The population of Oilton, Oklahoma is 806 with a median age of 35.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Oilton: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $49,500, median household income $33,229, crime index 39 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Oilton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
