Slick is a small town of 174 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $19,515
.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Slick stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Slick is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Slick 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
Slick's overall cost of living index is 89.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Slick costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Slick, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$104,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$663
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
45.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$19,515
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Slick's violent crime rate is 163.6 per 100,000 residents
— 57% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
163.6 /100k
Property Crime
1124.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Slick is served primarily by BRISTOW.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.2:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Slick, OK
National Avg
School District
BRISTOW
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
3.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Slick sees average highs of 49.3°F in January
and 91.9°F in July,
with 42.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 6.7 inches of snow per year.
Slick's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Slick roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $104,200 and median rent is $663/month.
Slick's violent crime rate is 163.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1124.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Slick are operated by BRISTOW.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.2:1. 3.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Slick, OK has a population of 174, a median household income of $19,515, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Slick averages 49.3°F in January and 91.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.1 inches
with about 6.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Slick, OK is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 74010, 74071.
The population of Slick, Oklahoma is 174 with a median age of 49.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Slick: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $104,200, median household income $19,515, crime index 47 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Slick side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.