Park Hill is a small town of 3,587 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $44,420
and a 3.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Park Hill 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 Park Hill is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Park Hill 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: 87.6
Park Hill's overall cost of living index is 87.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Park Hill costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Park Hill, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$119,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$619
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
63.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$44,420
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Park Hill's violent crime rate is 164.4 per 100,000 residents
— 57% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
164.4 /100k
Property Crime
1578.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Park Hill is served primarily by TAHLEQUAH.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Park Hill, OK
National Avg
School District
TAHLEQUAH
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Park Hill sees average highs of 51.4°F in January
and 93.0°F in July,
with 51.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 4.3 inches of snow per year.
Park Hill's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Park Hill roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $119,300 and median rent is $619/month.
Park Hill's violent crime rate is 164.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1578.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Park Hill are operated by TAHLEQUAH.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1. 19.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Park Hill, OK has a population of 3,587, a median household income of $44,420, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%.
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.
Park Hill averages 51.4°F in January and 93.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.0 inches
with about 4.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Park Hill, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 74464.
The population of Park Hill, Oklahoma is 3,587 with a median age of 25.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Park Hill: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $119,300, median household income $44,420, crime index 56 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Park Hill side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
