What are the schools like in Okeene, OK?

Okeene is served primarily by OKEENE. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.7:1.

What is the median household income in Okeene?

The median household income in Okeene, OK is $53,021 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.7%.

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

Q: Is Okeene, OK affordable or expensive?

Okeene's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Okeene is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $87,400 and the median rent is $977 per month.

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

Okeene has a violent crime rate of 413.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1601.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

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

Okeene has an average high temperature of 50.3°F in January and 95.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.3 inches.

Is Okeene, OK a Good Place to Live?

Okeene is a small town of 1,044 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $53,021 and a 9.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Okeene stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

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

All Okeene 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: 89.7

Okeene's overall cost of living index is 89.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Okeene costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Okeene, OK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$87,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$977	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	58.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$53,021	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Okeene's violent crime rate is 413.6 per 100,000 residents — 9% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

413.6 /100k

Property Crime

1601.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Okeene is served primarily by OKEENE. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Okeene, OK	National Avg
School District	OKEENE	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	24.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	79.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Okeene sees average highs of 50.3°F in January and 95.8°F in July, with 30.5 inches of annual precipitation and 10.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Okeene, OK
Average High — January	50.3°F
Average High — July	95.8°F
Annual Precipitation	30.5"
Annual Snowfall	10.3"

Demographics

Metric	Okeene, OK	National Avg
Population	1,044	—
Median Age	29.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	10.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	38.0%	22.2%
65 and over	14.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Homestead, OK 5 mi Isabella, OK 8 mi Hitchcock, OK 10 mi Ames, OK 12 mi Longdale, OK 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Okeene

Okeene, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code:

73763

Okeene vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Okeene, OK affordable or expensive?

Okeene's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Okeene roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $87,400 and median rent is $977/month.

What is the crime rate in Okeene, OK?

Okeene's violent crime rate is 413.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1601.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Okeene?

Public schools in Okeene are operated by OKEENE. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1. 24.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Okeene, OK a good place to live?

Okeene, OK has a population of 1,044, a median household income of $53,021, and an unemployment rate of 9.7%. 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 Okeene?

Okeene averages 50.3°F in January and 95.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 30.5 inches with about 10.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Okeene?

Okeene, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 73763.

What is the population of Okeene?

The population of Okeene, Oklahoma is 1,044 with a median age of 29.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Okeene?

Key numbers for living in Okeene: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $87,400, median household income $53,021, crime index 96 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Okeene side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.