Paden is a small town of 375 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $47,292
and a 4.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Paden stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Paden is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Paden 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: 86.0
Paden's overall cost of living index is 86.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Paden costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Paden, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$79,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$650
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
80.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$47,292
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Paden's violent crime rate is 225.1 per 100,000 residents
— 41% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
225.1 /100k
Property Crime
1375.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Paden is served primarily by PADEN.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Paden, OK
National Avg
School District
PADEN
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
83.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Paden sees average highs of 49.7°F in January
and 93.0°F in July,
with 40.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 4.8 inches of snow per year.
Paden's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Paden roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $79,700 and median rent is $650/month.
Paden's violent crime rate is 225.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1375.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Paden are operated by PADEN.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. 18.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Paden, OK has a population of 375, a median household income of $47,292, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%.
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.
Paden averages 49.7°F in January and 93.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.3 inches
with about 4.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Paden, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 74860.
The population of Paden, Oklahoma is 375 with a median age of 45.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Paden: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $79,700, median household income $47,292, crime index 62 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Paden side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
