What are the schools like in Spavinaw, OK?

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

What is the median household income in Spavinaw?

The median household income in Spavinaw, OK is $29,000 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.9%.

What is the weather like in Spavinaw, OK?

Spavinaw has an average high temperature of 48.1°F in January and 91.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 5.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Spavinaw, OK affordable or expensive?

Spavinaw's cost of living index is 84, where 100 represents the national average. This means Spavinaw is 16% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $47,600 and the median rent is $700 per month.

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

Spavinaw has a violent crime rate of 282.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2000.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Spavinaw, OK a Good Place to Live?

Spavinaw is a small town of 423 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $29,000 and a 7.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is 16% below the national average.

Strengths: Spavinaw stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Spavinaw is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Spavinaw 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: 84.0

Spavinaw's overall cost of living index is 84.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Spavinaw costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.

Metric	Spavinaw, OK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$47,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$700	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$29,000	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Spavinaw'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

Metric	Spavinaw, 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	5.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Spavinaw 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.

Metric	Spavinaw, OK
Average High — January	48.1°F
Average High — July	91.0°F
Annual Precipitation	46.6"
Annual Snowfall	5.5"

Demographics

Metric	Spavinaw, OK	National Avg
Population	423	—
Median Age	53.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	68.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	15.4%	22.2%
65 and over	30.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hoot Owl, OK 5 mi Strang, OK 5 mi Sportmans Shores, OK 5 mi Disney, OK 6 mi Langley, OK 6 mi

Spavinaw vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spavinaw, OK affordable or expensive?

Spavinaw's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average. That makes Spavinaw roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $47,600 and median rent is $700/month.

What is the crime rate in Spavinaw, OK?

Spavinaw'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.

What are the schools like in Spavinaw?

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

Is Spavinaw, OK a good place to live?

Spavinaw, OK has a population of 423, a median household income of $29,000, and an unemployment rate of 7.9%. 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 Spavinaw?

Spavinaw 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).

What is the population of Spavinaw?

The population of Spavinaw, Oklahoma is 423 with a median age of 53.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Spavinaw?

Key numbers for living in Spavinaw: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $47,600, median household income $29,000, crime index 83 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Spavinaw side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.