Shidler is a small town of 394 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $65,208
and a 1.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Shidler stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Shidler is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Shidler 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
Shidler's overall cost of living index is 89.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Shidler costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Shidler, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$47,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$735
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
79.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$65,208
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Shidler's violent crime rate is 142.7 per 100,000 residents
— 62% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
142.7 /100k
Property Crime
1160.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Shidler is served primarily by SHIDLER.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Shidler, OK
National Avg
School District
SHIDLER
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Shidler sees average highs of 46.1°F in January
and 90.8°F in July,
with 39.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 5.6 inches of snow per year.
Shidler's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Shidler roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $47,100 and median rent is $735/month.
Shidler's violent crime rate is 142.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1160.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Shidler are operated by SHIDLER.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1. 10.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Shidler, OK has a population of 394, a median household income of $65,208, and an unemployment rate of 1.6%.
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.
Shidler averages 46.1°F in January and 90.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.8 inches
with about 5.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Shidler, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 74652.
The population of Shidler, Oklahoma is 394 with a median age of 41.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Shidler: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $47,100, median household income $65,208, crime index 45 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Shidler side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
