Schulter is a small town of 510 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $71,429
and a 2.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Schulter stands out for an affordable cost of living, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Schulter is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Schulter 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: 89.5
Schulter's overall cost of living index is 89.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Schulter costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Schulter, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
N/A
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$625
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
87.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$71,429
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Schulter's violent crime rate is 265.2 per 100,000 residents
— 30% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
265.2 /100k
Property Crime
1653.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Schulter is served primarily by SCHULTER.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.8:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Schulter, OK
National Avg
School District
SCHULTER
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
5.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Schulter sees average highs of 49.6°F in January
and 92.9°F in July,
with 47.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.9 inches of snow per year.
Schulter's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Schulter roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is N/A and median rent is $625/month.
Schulter's violent crime rate is 265.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1653.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Schulter are operated by SCHULTER.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.8:1. 5.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Schulter, OK has a population of 510, a median household income of $71,429, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%.
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.
Schulter averages 49.6°F in January and 92.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.3 inches
with about 0.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Schulter, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 74460.
The population of Schulter, Oklahoma is 510 with a median age of 47.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Schulter: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income $71,429, crime index 73 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Schulter side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.