What are the schools like in Roland, OK?

Roland is served primarily by ROLAND. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.3:1.

What is the median household income in Roland?

The median household income in Roland, OK is $49,952 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.5%.

What is the weather like in Roland, OK?

Roland has an average high temperature of 51.3°F in January and 94.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 2.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Roland, OK affordable or expensive?

Roland's cost of living index is 85, where 100 represents the national average. This means Roland is 15% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $125,200 and the median rent is $790 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Roland, OK?

Roland has a violent crime rate of 350.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1177.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Roland, OK a Good Place to Live?

Roland is a small town of 3,409 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $49,952 and a 0.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is 15% below the national average.

Strengths: Roland stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Roland is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Roland 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: 85.1

Roland's overall cost of living index is 85.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Roland costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.

Metric	Roland, OK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$125,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$790	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	55.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$49,952	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Roland's violent crime rate is 350.7 per 100,000 residents — 8% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

350.7 /100k

Property Crime

1177.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Roland is served primarily by ROLAND. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Roland, OK	National Avg
School District	ROLAND	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	8.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Roland sees average highs of 51.3°F in January and 94.1°F in July, with 50.3 inches of annual precipitation and 2.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Roland, OK
Average High — January	51.3°F
Average High — July	94.1°F
Annual Precipitation	50.3"
Annual Snowfall	2.9"

Demographics

Metric	Roland, OK	National Avg
Population	3,409	—
Median Age	33.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	64.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	6.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.8%	6.3%
Under 18	24.4%	22.2%
65 and over	9.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Remy, OK 3 mi Moffett, OK 3 mi Liberty, OK 4 mi Muldrow, OK 5 mi Dora, AR 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Roland

Roland, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code:

74954

Roland vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roland, OK affordable or expensive?

Roland's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average. That makes Roland roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $125,200 and median rent is $790/month.

What is the crime rate in Roland, OK?

Roland's violent crime rate is 350.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1177.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Roland?

Public schools in Roland are operated by ROLAND. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1. 8.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Roland, OK a good place to live?

Roland, OK has a population of 3,409, a median household income of $49,952, and an unemployment rate of 0.5%. 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.

What is the weather like in Roland?

Roland averages 51.3°F in January and 94.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.3 inches with about 2.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Roland?

Roland, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 74954.

What is the population of Roland?

The population of Roland, Oklahoma is 3,409 with a median age of 33.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Roland?

Key numbers for living in Roland: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $125,200, median household income $49,952, crime index 78 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Roland side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.