Snake Creek is a small town of 295 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $80,000
.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Snake Creek stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Snake Creek is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Snake Creek 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
Snake Creek's overall cost of living index is 89.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Snake Creek costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Snake Creek, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$122,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$775
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
75.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$80,000
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Snake Creek's violent crime rate is 282.2 per 100,000 residents
— 26% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
282.2 /100k
Property Crime
2000.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Snake Creek is served primarily by LOCUST GROVE.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Snake Creek, OK
National Avg
School District
LOCUST GROVE
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
75.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Snake Creek sees average highs of 48.1°F in January
and 91.0°F in July,
with 46.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 5.5 inches of snow per year.
Snake Creek's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Snake Creek roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $122,000 and median rent is $775/month.
Snake Creek's violent crime rate is 282.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2000.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Snake Creek are operated by LOCUST GROVE.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1. 0.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Snake Creek, OK has a population of 295, a median household income of $80,000, 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.
Snake Creek averages 48.1°F in January and 91.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.6 inches
with about 5.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Snake Creek, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 74352.
The population of Snake Creek, Oklahoma is 295 with a median age of 52.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Snake Creek: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $122,000, median household income $80,000, crime index 83 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Snake Creek side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.