Piedmont is a small town of 7,629 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $86,453
and a 1.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Piedmont stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Piedmont is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Piedmont 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: 91.0
Piedmont's overall cost of living index is 91.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Piedmont costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Piedmont, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$264,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,117
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
93.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$86,453
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Piedmont's violent crime rate is 75.3 per 100,000 residents
— 80% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
75.3 /100k
Property Crime
236.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Piedmont is served primarily by PIEDMONT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.8:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Piedmont, OK
National Avg
School District
PIEDMONT
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
39.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Piedmont sees average highs of 50.5°F in January
and 94.7°F in July,
with 34.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 5.8 inches of snow per year.
Piedmont's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Piedmont roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $264,800 and median rent is $1,117/month.
Piedmont's violent crime rate is 75.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 236.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Piedmont are operated by PIEDMONT.
The district has 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.8:1. 39.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Piedmont, OK has a population of 7,629, a median household income of $86,453, and an unemployment rate of 1.5%.
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.
Piedmont averages 50.5°F in January and 94.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.8 inches
with about 5.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Piedmont, OK is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 73078, 73762.
The population of Piedmont, Oklahoma is 7,629 with a median age of 40.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Piedmont: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $264,800, median household income $86,453, crime index 16 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Piedmont side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
