What are the schools like in River Bottom, OK?

River Bottom is served primarily by BRAGGS. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.1:1.

What is the median household income in River Bottom?

The median household income in River Bottom, OK is $65,000 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.3%.

What is the weather like in River Bottom, OK?

River Bottom has an average high temperature of 49.5°F in January and 92.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 4.6 inches.

River Bottom, OK Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in River Bottom, OK?

River Bottom has a violent crime rate of 679.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2058.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is River Bottom, OK a Good Place to Live?

River Bottom is a small town of 242 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $65,000 and a 4.3% unemployment rate.

Strengths: River Bottom stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether River Bottom is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All River Bottom city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the River Bottom metro area.

Metric	River Bottom, OK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$137,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	92.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$65,000	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

River Bottom's violent crime rate is 679.4 per 100,000 residents — 79% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

679.4 /100k

Property Crime

2058.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

River Bottom is served primarily by BRAGGS. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.1:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	River Bottom, OK	National Avg
School District	BRAGGS	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	5.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

River Bottom sees average highs of 49.5°F in January and 92.3°F in July, with 43.2 inches of annual precipitation and 4.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	River Bottom, OK
Average High — January	49.5°F
Average High — July	92.3°F
Annual Precipitation	43.2"
Annual Snowfall	4.6"

Demographics

Metric	River Bottom, OK	National Avg
Population	242	—
Median Age	43.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	37.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	69.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.5%	22.2%
65 and over	25.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Sand Hill, OK 2 mi Braggs, OK 3 mi Sour John, OK 5 mi Keefton, OK 6 mi Notchietown, OK 9 mi

ZIP Codes in River Bottom

River Bottom, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code:

74423

River Bottom vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is River Bottom, OK affordable or expensive?

River Bottom has a median home value of $137,500 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $65,000.

What is the crime rate in River Bottom, OK?

River Bottom's violent crime rate is 679.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2058.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in River Bottom?

Public schools in River Bottom are operated by BRAGGS. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.1:1. 5.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is River Bottom, OK a good place to live?

River Bottom, OK has a population of 242, a median household income of $65,000, and an unemployment rate of 4.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in River Bottom?

River Bottom averages 49.5°F in January and 92.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.2 inches with about 4.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in River Bottom?

River Bottom, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 74423.

What is the population of River Bottom?

The population of River Bottom, Oklahoma is 242 with a median age of 43.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in River Bottom?

Key numbers for living in River Bottom: median home $137,500, median household income $65,000, crime index 146 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare River Bottom side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.