What are the schools like in Sperry, OK?

Sperry is served primarily by SPERRY. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.9:1.

What is the median household income in Sperry?

The median household income in Sperry, OK is $41,875 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.4%.

What is the weather like in Sperry, OK?

Sperry has an average high temperature of 48.9°F in January and 93.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 8.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Sperry, OK affordable or expensive?

Sperry's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Sperry is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $90,400 and the median rent is $939 per month.

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

Sperry has a violent crime rate of 867.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2255.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Sperry, OK a Good Place to Live?

Sperry is a small town of 1,088 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $41,875 and a 5.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Sperry is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Sperry 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

Sperry's overall cost of living index is 89.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Sperry costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Sperry, OK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$90,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$939	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$41,875	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

Sperry's violent crime rate is 867.3 per 100,000 residents — 128% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

867.3 /100k

Property Crime

2255.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Sperry is served primarily by SPERRY. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.9:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Sperry, OK	National Avg
School District	SPERRY	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	9.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Sperry sees average highs of 48.9°F in January and 93.6°F in July, with 41.0 inches of annual precipitation and 8.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Sperry, OK
Average High — January	48.9°F
Average High — July	93.6°F
Annual Precipitation	41.0"
Annual Snowfall	8.7"

Demographics

Metric	Sperry, OK	National Avg
Population	1,088	—
Median Age	39.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	69.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	25.6%	22.2%
65 and over	19.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Sperry

Sperry, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code:

74073

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sperry, OK affordable or expensive?

Sperry's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Sperry roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $90,400 and median rent is $939/month.

What is the crime rate in Sperry, OK?

Sperry's violent crime rate is 867.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2255.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Sperry?

Public schools in Sperry are operated by SPERRY. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.9:1. 9.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Sperry, OK a good place to live?

Sperry, OK has a population of 1,088, a median household income of $41,875, and an unemployment rate of 5.4%. 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 Sperry?

Sperry averages 48.9°F in January and 93.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.0 inches with about 8.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Sperry?

Sperry, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 74073.

What is the population of Sperry?

The population of Sperry, Oklahoma is 1,088 with a median age of 39.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Sperry?

Key numbers for living in Sperry: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $90,400, median household income $41,875, crime index 180 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sperry side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.