What are the schools like in Olustee, OK?

Olustee is served primarily by OLUSTEE-ELDORADO. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.0:1.

What is the median household income in Olustee?

The median household income in Olustee, OK is $58,074 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.

What is the weather like in Olustee, OK?

Olustee has an average high temperature of 52.7°F in January and 95.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 4.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Olustee, OK affordable or expensive?

Olustee's cost of living index is 85, where 100 represents the national average. This means Olustee is 15% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $93,700 and the median rent is $539 per month.

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

Olustee has a violent crime rate of 252.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1223.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Olustee, OK a Good Place to Live?

Olustee is a small town of 659 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $58,074 and a 2.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is 15% below the national average.

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

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Olustee is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Olustee 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: 85.3

Olustee's overall cost of living index is 85.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Olustee costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.

Metric	Olustee, OK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$93,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$539	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	39.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$58,074	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Olustee's violent crime rate is 252.8 per 100,000 residents — 33% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

252.8 /100k

Property Crime

1223.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Olustee is served primarily by OLUSTEE-ELDORADO. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Olustee, OK	National Avg
School District	OLUSTEE-ELDORADO	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	4.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	79.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Olustee sees average highs of 52.7°F in January and 95.7°F in July, with 28.0 inches of annual precipitation and 4.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Olustee, OK
Average High — January	52.7°F
Average High — July	95.7°F
Annual Precipitation	28.0"
Annual Snowfall	4.1"

Demographics

Metric	Olustee, OK	National Avg
Population	659	—
Median Age	39.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	81.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	27.9%	22.2%
65 and over	30.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Olustee

Olustee, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code:

73560

Olustee vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olustee, OK affordable or expensive?

Olustee's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average. That makes Olustee roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $93,700 and median rent is $539/month.

What is the crime rate in Olustee, OK?

Olustee's violent crime rate is 252.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1223.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Olustee?

Public schools in Olustee are operated by OLUSTEE-ELDORADO. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.0:1. 4.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Olustee, OK a good place to live?

Olustee, OK has a population of 659, a median household income of $58,074, and an unemployment rate of 2.3%. 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 Olustee?

Olustee averages 52.7°F in January and 95.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 28.0 inches with about 4.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Olustee?

Olustee, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 73560.

What is the population of Olustee?

The population of Olustee, Oklahoma is 659 with a median age of 39.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Olustee?

Key numbers for living in Olustee: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $93,700, median household income $58,074, crime index 63 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Olustee side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.