What are the schools like in Sequoyah, OK?

School district data for Sequoyah is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Sequoyah?

The median household income in Sequoyah, OK is $90,556 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.6%.

What is the weather like in Sequoyah, OK?

Sequoyah has an average high temperature of 47.1°F in January and 91.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 7.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Sequoyah, OK affordable or expensive?

Sequoyah's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Sequoyah is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $216,200 and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Sequoyah has a violent crime rate of 163.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1002.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Sequoyah, OK a Good Place to Live?

Sequoyah is a small town of 653 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $90,556 and a 4.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Sequoyah stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, a well-educated population.

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

All Sequoyah 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

Sequoyah's overall cost of living index is 89.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Sequoyah costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Sequoyah, OK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$216,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	96.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$90,556	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Sequoyah's violent crime rate is 163.3 per 100,000 residents — 57% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

163.3 /100k

Property Crime

1002.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Sequoyah, OK	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	39.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Sequoyah sees average highs of 47.1°F in January and 91.7°F in July, with 45.9 inches of annual precipitation and 7.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Sequoyah, OK
Average High — January	47.1°F
Average High — July	91.7°F
Annual Precipitation	45.9"
Annual Snowfall	7.5"

Demographics

Metric	Sequoyah, OK	National Avg
Population	653	—
Median Age	49.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	81.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.3%	22.2%
65 and over	19.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Claremore, OK 5 mi Foyil, OK 6 mi Justice, OK 6 mi Bushyhead, OK 8 mi Oologah, OK 8 mi

Sequoyah vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sequoyah, OK affordable or expensive?

Sequoyah's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Sequoyah roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $216,200 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Sequoyah, OK?

Sequoyah's violent crime rate is 163.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1002.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Sequoyah?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Sequoyah, OK a good place to live?

Sequoyah, OK has a population of 653, a median household income of $90,556, and an unemployment rate of 4.6%. 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 Sequoyah?

Sequoyah averages 47.1°F in January and 91.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.9 inches with about 7.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Sequoyah?

The population of Sequoyah, Oklahoma is 653 with a median age of 49.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Sequoyah?

Key numbers for living in Sequoyah: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $216,200, median household income $90,556, crime index 45 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sequoyah side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.