Prague is a small town of 1,886 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $43,750
and a 3.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Prague stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Prague is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Prague 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
Prague's overall cost of living index is 91.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Prague costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Prague, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$114,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$682
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
66.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$43,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Prague's violent crime rate is 249.0 per 100,000 residents
— 34% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
249.0 /100k
Property Crime
705.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Prague is served primarily by PRAGUE.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.7:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Prague, OK
National Avg
School District
PRAGUE
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Prague sees average highs of 50.0°F in January
and 91.8°F in July,
with 40.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 4.8 inches of snow per year.
Prague's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Prague roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $114,300 and median rent is $682/month.
Prague's violent crime rate is 249.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 705.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Prague are operated by PRAGUE.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.7:1. 12.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Prague, OK has a population of 1,886, a median household income of $43,750, and an unemployment rate of 3.5%.
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.
Prague averages 50.0°F in January and 91.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.3 inches
with about 4.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Prague, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 74864.
The population of Prague, Oklahoma is 1,886 with a median age of 45.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Prague: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $114,300, median household income $43,750, crime index 53 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Prague side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
