Pettit is a small town of 739 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $56,750
.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Pettit stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Pettit is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Pettit 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: 93.1
Pettit's overall cost of living index is 93.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Pettit costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Pettit, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$141,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,111
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
77.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$56,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Pettit'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
Pettit is served primarily by KEYS.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Pettit, OK
National Avg
School District
KEYS
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
82.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Pettit 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.
Pettit's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Pettit roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $141,400 and median rent is $1,111/month.
Pettit'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 Pettit are operated by KEYS.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. 17.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Pettit, OK has a population of 739, a median household income of $56,750, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Pettit 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).
Pettit, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 74451.
The population of Pettit, Oklahoma is 739 with a median age of 24.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Pettit: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $141,400, median household income $56,750, crime index 56 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pettit side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.