Rush Springs is a small town of 1,265 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $37,344
and a 6.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Rush Springs 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:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Rush Springs is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Rush Springs 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: 91.0
Rush Springs's overall cost of living index is 91.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Rush Springs costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Rush Springs, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$74,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$650
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
63.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$37,344
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Rush Springs's violent crime rate is 98.8 per 100,000 residents
— 74% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
98.8 /100k
Property Crime
395.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Rush Springs is served primarily by RUSH SPRINGS.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Rush Springs, OK
National Avg
School District
RUSH SPRINGS
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Rush Springs sees average highs of 51.2°F in January
and 93.9°F in July,
with 36.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 5.5 inches of snow per year.
Rush Springs's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Rush Springs roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $74,100 and median rent is $650/month.
Rush Springs's violent crime rate is 98.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 395.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Rush Springs are operated by RUSH SPRINGS.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1. 12.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Rush Springs, OK has a population of 1,265, a median household income of $37,344, and an unemployment rate of 6.7%.
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.
Rush Springs averages 51.2°F in January and 93.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.8 inches
with about 5.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Rush Springs, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 73082.
The population of Rush Springs, Oklahoma is 1,265 with a median age of 38.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Rush Springs: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $74,100, median household income $37,344, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rush Springs side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
