Paoli is a small town of 662 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $55,208
and a 0.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Paoli 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 Paoli is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Paoli 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: 88.1
Paoli's overall cost of living index is 88.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Paoli costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Paoli, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$81,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$843
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
61.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$55,208
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Paoli's violent crime rate is 277.9 per 100,000 residents
— 27% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
277.9 /100k
Property Crime
1389.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Paoli is served primarily by PAOLI.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Paoli, OK
National Avg
School District
PAOLI
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Paoli sees average highs of 51.8°F in January
and 94.8°F in July,
with 38.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 3.8 inches of snow per year.
Paoli's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Paoli roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $81,500 and median rent is $843/month.
Paoli's violent crime rate is 277.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1389.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Paoli are operated by PAOLI.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.9:1. 15.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Paoli, OK has a population of 662, a median household income of $55,208, and an unemployment rate of 0.8%.
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.
Paoli averages 51.8°F in January and 94.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.4 inches
with about 3.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Paoli, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 73074.
The population of Paoli, Oklahoma is 662 with a median age of 33.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Paoli: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $81,500, median household income $55,208, crime index 70 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Paoli side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.