Okay is a small town of 432 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $39,792
and a 8.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Okay stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Okay is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Okay 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
Okay's overall cost of living index is 89.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Okay costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Okay, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$78,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$833
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
77.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$39,792
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Okay's violent crime rate is 187.0 per 100,000 residents
— 51% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
187.0 /100k
Property Crime
792.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Okay is served primarily by OKAY.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Okay, OK
National Avg
School District
OKAY
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Okay sees average highs of 49.2°F in January
and 93.0°F in July,
with 43.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 2.6 inches of snow per year.
Okay's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Okay roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $78,100 and median rent is $833/month.
Okay's violent crime rate is 187.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 792.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Okay are operated by OKAY.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1. 8.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Okay, OK has a population of 432, a median household income of $39,792, and an unemployment rate of 8.5%.
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.
Okay averages 49.2°F in January and 93.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.1 inches
with about 2.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Okay, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 74446.
The population of Okay, Oklahoma is 432 with a median age of 43.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Okay: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $78,100, median household income $39,792, crime index 45 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Okay side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.