South Coffeyville is a small town of 691 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $53,750
and a 3.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
South Coffeyville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether South Coffeyville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All South Coffeyville 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: 88.5
South Coffeyville's overall cost of living index is 88.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in South Coffeyville costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
South Coffeyville, OK
National Avg
Median Home Value
$89,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$828
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
67.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$53,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
South Coffeyville's violent crime rate is 178.6 per 100,000 residents
— 53% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
178.6 /100k
Property Crime
1429.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
South Coffeyville is served primarily by OKLAHOMA UNION.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
South Coffeyville, OK
National Avg
School District
OKLAHOMA UNION
—
Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
83.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
South Coffeyville sees average highs of 44.8°F in January
and 90.6°F in July,
with 46.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 8.3 inches of snow per year.
South Coffeyville's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes South Coffeyville roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $89,700 and median rent is $828/month.
South Coffeyville's violent crime rate is 178.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1429.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in South Coffeyville are operated by OKLAHOMA UNION.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1. 11.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
South Coffeyville, OK has a population of 691, a median household income of $53,750, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%.
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.
South Coffeyville averages 44.8°F in January and 90.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.1 inches
with about 8.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
South Coffeyville, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 74072.
The population of South Coffeyville, Oklahoma is 691 with a median age of 37.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in South Coffeyville: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $89,700, median household income $53,750, crime index 55 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare South Coffeyville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
