Prue is a small town of 409 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $51,389
and a 3.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Prue stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Prue is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Prue 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: 89.5
Prue's overall cost of living index is 89.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Prue costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Prue, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$79,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$600
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
74.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$51,389
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Prue's violent crime rate is 142.7 per 100,000 residents
— 62% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
142.7 /100k
Property Crime
1160.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Prue is served primarily by PRUE.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.5:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Prue, OK
National Avg
School District
PRUE
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
83.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Prue sees average highs of 50.2°F in January
and 92.6°F in July,
with 41.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 8.4 inches of snow per year.
Prue's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Prue roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $79,600 and median rent is $600/month.
Prue's violent crime rate is 142.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1160.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Prue are operated by PRUE.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.5:1. 8.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Prue, OK has a population of 409, a median household income of $51,389, and an unemployment rate of 3.2%.
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.
Prue averages 50.2°F in January and 92.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.0 inches
with about 8.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Prue, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 74060.
The population of Prue, Oklahoma is 409 with a median age of 34.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Prue: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $79,600, median household income $51,389, crime index 45 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Prue side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.