Rattan is a small town of 323 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $40,000
and a 7.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is
16% below the national average.
Strengths:
Rattan stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Rattan is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Rattan 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: 84.0
Rattan's overall cost of living index is 84.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Rattan costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.
Metric
Rattan, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$81,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$503
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
63.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$40,000
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Rattan's violent crime rate is 225.3 per 100,000 residents
— 41% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
225.3 /100k
Property Crime
1117.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Rattan is served primarily by RATTAN.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Rattan, OK
National Avg
School District
RATTAN
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Rattan sees average highs of 52.4°F in January
and 92.8°F in July,
with 47.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.3 inches of snow per year.
Rattan's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Rattan roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $81,300 and median rent is $503/month.
Rattan's violent crime rate is 225.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1117.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Rattan are operated by RATTAN.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1. 16.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Rattan, OK has a population of 323, a median household income of $40,000, and an unemployment rate of 7.7%.
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.
Rattan averages 52.4°F in January and 92.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.9 inches
with about 0.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Rattan, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 74562.
The population of Rattan, Oklahoma is 323 with a median age of 36.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Rattan: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $81,300, median household income $40,000, crime index 57 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rattan side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.