Oktaha is a small town of 270 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $49,792
and a 8.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Oktaha stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Oktaha is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Oktaha 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: 87.8
Oktaha's overall cost of living index is 87.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Oktaha costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Oktaha, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$82,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$806
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
69.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$49,792
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Higher than Average
Oktaha's violent crime rate is 679.4 per 100,000 residents
— 79% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
679.4 /100k
Property Crime
2058.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Oktaha is served primarily by OKTAHA.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Oktaha, OK
National Avg
School District
OKTAHA
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Oktaha sees average highs of 49.5°F in January
and 92.3°F in July,
with 44.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 6.4 inches of snow per year.
Oktaha's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Oktaha roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $82,100 and median rent is $806/month.
Oktaha's violent crime rate is 679.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2058.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Oktaha are operated by OKTAHA.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1. 11.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Oktaha, OK has a population of 270, a median household income of $49,792, and an unemployment rate of 8.7%.
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.
Oktaha averages 49.5°F in January and 92.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.7 inches
with about 6.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Oktaha, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 74450.
The population of Oktaha, Oklahoma is 270 with a median age of 38.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Oktaha: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $82,100, median household income $49,792, crime index 146 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Oktaha side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
