Okmulgee is a small city of 11,366 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $38,311
and a 9.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Okmulgee 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 Okmulgee is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Okmulgee 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
Okmulgee's overall cost of living index is 89.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Okmulgee costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Okmulgee, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$89,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$732
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
51.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$38,311
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Okmulgee's violent crime rate is 394.6 per 100,000 residents
— 4% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
394.6 /100k
Property Crime
3217.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Okmulgee is served primarily by OKMULGEE.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.8:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Okmulgee, OK
National Avg
School District
OKMULGEE
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Okmulgee sees average highs of 49.6°F in January
and 92.9°F in July,
with 47.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.9 inches of snow per year.
Okmulgee's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Okmulgee roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $89,200 and median rent is $732/month.
Okmulgee's violent crime rate is 394.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3217.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Okmulgee are operated by OKMULGEE.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.8:1. 13.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Okmulgee, OK has a population of 11,366, a median household income of $38,311, and an unemployment rate of 9.2%.
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.
Okmulgee averages 49.6°F in January and 92.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.3 inches
with about 0.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Okmulgee, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 74447.
The population of Okmulgee, Oklahoma is 11,366 with a median age of 35.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Okmulgee: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $89,200, median household income $38,311, crime index 124 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Okmulgee side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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