What are the schools like in Okarche, OK?

Okarche is served primarily by OKARCHE. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.9:1.

What is the median household income in Okarche?

The median household income in Okarche, OK is $80,461 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.1%.

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

Q: Is Okarche, OK affordable or expensive?

Okarche's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Okarche is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $197,900 and the median rent is $1,026 per month.

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

Okarche has a violent crime rate of 84.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 420.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Q: What is the weather like in Okarche, OK?

Okarche has an average high temperature of 49.2°F in January and 95.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 5.4 inches.

Is Okarche, OK a Good Place to Live?

Okarche is a small town of 1,383 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $80,461 and a 5.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Okarche stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Okarche is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Okarche 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: 91.0

Okarche's overall cost of living index is 91.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Okarche costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Okarche, OK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$197,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,026	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	81.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$80,461	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Okarche's violent crime rate is 84.2 per 100,000 residents — 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

84.2 /100k

Property Crime

420.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Okarche is served primarily by OKARCHE. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Okarche, OK	National Avg
School District	OKARCHE	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	29.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Okarche sees average highs of 49.2°F in January and 95.5°F in July, with 34.5 inches of annual precipitation and 5.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Okarche, OK
Average High — January	49.2°F
Average High — July	95.5°F
Annual Precipitation	34.5"
Annual Snowfall	5.4"

Demographics

Metric	Okarche, OK	National Avg
Population	1,383	—
Median Age	33.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	31.4%	22.2%
65 and over	8.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Kingfisher, OK 9 mi Calumet, OK 12 mi El Reno, OK 13 mi Piedmont, OK 13 mi Cashion, OK 18 mi

Okarche vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Okarche, OK affordable or expensive?

Okarche's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Okarche roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $197,900 and median rent is $1,026/month.

What is the crime rate in Okarche, OK?

Okarche's violent crime rate is 84.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 420.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Okarche?

Public schools in Okarche are operated by OKARCHE. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1. 29.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Okarche, OK a good place to live?

Okarche, OK has a population of 1,383, a median household income of $80,461, and an unemployment rate of 5.1%. 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.

What is the weather like in Okarche?

Okarche averages 49.2°F in January and 95.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.5 inches with about 5.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Okarche?

The population of Okarche, Oklahoma is 1,383 with a median age of 33.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Okarche?

Key numbers for living in Okarche: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $197,900, median household income $80,461, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Okarche side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.