Pocasset is a small town of 161 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $47,917
and a 1.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Pocasset stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Pocasset is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Pocasset 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
Pocasset's overall cost of living index is 91.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Pocasset costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Pocasset, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$104,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$675
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
80.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$47,917
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Pocasset's violent crime rate is 173.7 per 100,000 residents
— 54% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
173.7 /100k
Property Crime
1053.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Pocasset is served primarily by AMBER-POCASSET.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Pocasset, OK
National Avg
School District
AMBER-POCASSET
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
80.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Pocasset sees average highs of 49.5°F in January
and 93.2°F in July,
with 32.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.8 inches of snow per year.
Pocasset's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Pocasset roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $104,200 and median rent is $675/month.
Pocasset's violent crime rate is 173.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1053.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Pocasset are operated by AMBER-POCASSET.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1. 8.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Pocasset, OK has a population of 161, a median household income of $47,917, and an unemployment rate of 1.4%.
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.
Pocasset averages 49.5°F in January and 93.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.0 inches
with about 1.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Pocasset, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 73079.
The population of Pocasset, Oklahoma is 161 with a median age of 43.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Pocasset: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $104,200, median household income $47,917, crime index 47 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pocasset side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.