Rock Island is a small town of 772 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $38,281
and a 6.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Rock Island stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Rock Island is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Rock Island 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: 89.3
Rock Island's overall cost of living index is 89.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Rock Island costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Rock Island, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$121,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$762
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
74.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$38,281
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Rock Island's violent crime rate is 230.7 per 100,000 residents
— 39% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
230.7 /100k
Property Crime
1348.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Rock Island is served primarily by CAMERON.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Rock Island, OK
National Avg
School District
CAMERON
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Rock Island sees average highs of 51.3°F in January
and 94.1°F in July,
with 49.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.6 inches of snow per year.
Rock Island's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Rock Island roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $121,900 and median rent is $762/month.
Rock Island's violent crime rate is 230.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1348.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Rock Island are operated by CAMERON.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1. 12.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Rock Island, OK has a population of 772, a median household income of $38,281, and an unemployment rate of 6.4%.
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.
Rock Island averages 51.3°F in January and 94.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.1 inches
with about 0.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Rock Island, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 74932.
The population of Rock Island, Oklahoma is 772 with a median age of 39.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Rock Island: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $121,900, median household income $38,281, crime index 62 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rock Island side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.